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    The document discusses the various privileges the author perceives having based on different aspects of his identity. He states that as a Hispanic, Catholic, Mexican American boy who speaks Spanish, he has privileges such as being bilingual, practicing religion, representing two countries, playing sports without judgment, and getting a driving license at age 16. However, he does not have the privilege of wealth or being able to buy anything he wants.

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    My Knapsack

    By: Cesar Trejo

    I am Hispanic, so I have the privilege to get


    a job because I am bilingual.

    I am Catholic, so I have the privilege to go to


    church and pray.

    I am Mexican American, so I have the


    privilege to represent both countries.

    I am a boy, so I have the privilege to walk


    down on the streets in the night without
    being worried that Im being followed.

    I am not Homosexual, so I have the privilege


    to get married anywhere I want.

    I am not wealthy, so I don't have the


    privilege to buy anything I want.

    I am a boy, so I have the privilege to play


    sports without being judged.

    I am 16 years old, so I have the privilege to


    get my driving permit and license.

    I can speak Spanish, so I have the privilege


    to have a conversation with other spanish
    people.

    I am a boy, so I have the privilege to get a


    job than a girl can.

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