Context of Privilege
A distinguishing characteristic of tonal music, since about the middle of the eighteenth century, is the privileging of melody, a series of notes played in a memorable and recognizable order. Melody provides an access point into music, a hook on which to hang listeners’ attention.
Examples with Privilege
The straightforward solution for numerous competitive schools to address gender imbalances lies in refining the selection process, where critics argue that admissions officers often informally privilege male applicants, resembling a form of affirmative action for men.
–Technology
In numerous instances, the relatively privileged black elite distanced themselves from the black urban poor, condemning them, and simultaneously positioned themselves as legitimate spokespeople for the disadvantaged by leveraging their privilege.
–Science
Michelin inspectors, employed full-time and deployed globally for evaluations, are systematically structured to ensure impartiality, prohibiting the privileging of relationships or preferences within their designated regions.
–Business
Athletes from more privileged backgrounds tend to privilege in terms of superior training facilities and coaching resources, providing them with a significant edge in the competitive sports arena.
–Sports
Grand narratives are criticized for privileging one perspective, while an alternative viewpoint promotes relativism, asserting the equal validity of all perspectives.
–Arts and Culture
