Definitions
- Referring to a special advantage or benefit granted to a person or group of people. - Talking about an entitlement or opportunity that is not available to everyone. - Describing a social or economic advantage that is not earned but rather inherited or bestowed.
- Referring to a legal or moral entitlement that is guaranteed to every individual. - Talking about a freedom or power that is inherent to human beings. - Describing a just or fair treatment that is owed to someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to entitlements or advantages that are granted to individuals.
- 2Both are associated with fairness and justice.
- 3Both can be protected by law or policy.
- 4Both can be used to describe social or economic status.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Right is universal and applies to all individuals, while privilege is specific to certain groups or individuals.
- 2Protection: Right is often protected by law or policy, while privilege may not be legally protected.
- 3Responsibility: Right comes with responsibilities and obligations, while privilege does not necessarily require any responsibility.
- 4Connotation: Right is associated with justice and equality, while privilege can be associated with unfairness or inequality.
Remember this!
Privilege and right both refer to entitlements or advantages granted to individuals. However, the difference between privilege and right is their origin and scope. Privilege is often inherited or granted by those in power and is specific to certain groups or individuals, while right is inherent to all individuals and is universal. Additionally, right is often protected by law or policy and comes with responsibilities and obligations, while privilege may not be legally protected and does not necessarily require any responsibility.
