To Eat Steak Or Not (Pt 1) Privilege Questionaire (Pt 2)

Chapter 9, Part One: To Eat Steak or Not?
Why was Park upset about the restaurant’s name, “Chink’s”?
Park rendered that the restaurant’s name portrayed racism hence, she was upset about it. According to her, “Chink” is a word used to degrade individuals of Asian descent. Park was certain that “Chink’s” was especially racist toward Chinese folk. The silence surrounding the Asian community within the restaurant, also, accentuated Park’s anger and her sentiments about the evidence of blatant racial discrimination toward Asian folk (Gunning, 2010).
Why were both Groh and Sherman upset at Park’s request?
Groh and Sherman, just like Park, were also upset. They declined her request claiming that no one else has ever complained about the restaurant’s name. Groh assured Park that he did not practice racial discrimination, despite its prevalence in the society (Võ, 2004). In fact, Sherman was upset because her husband was teased and called “chink” because of his eyes. She was even more agitated telling Park about her husband’s loveable nature, before his demise.
Selecting a number on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1= strongly disagree, and 10= strongly agree; indicate whether you believe that Groh should change his restaurant’s name. Provide an explanation of your ranking and decision.
I pick number 1 because I do not concur with Park’s request of changing the restaurant’s name. Groh should maintain the name, “Chink’s” due to its admirable legacy within the community. If anything, affiliating the restaurant with a name of Chinese descent should showcase preference toward these individuals.

I agree with Sherman’s conclusion about the ridiculous nature of this controversy. Groh should not focus on subjective ideas and sentiments from individuals such as Park.
If the Philly steakhouse has a new restaurant name such as “Honky’s,” “Jew Boy’s,” “Dyke’s,” “Faggots’,” “Nigger’s,” “Wetback’s,” or “Redskin’s,” would you have any objections to the use of any of these terms?
Just like “Chink’s,” I would not have any objection. In fact, I would consider meeting the restaurants’ owners before concluding falsely. In the case of “Chink’s Restaurant,” Park failed to understand its origin thus depicting utter controversy about the business.
Would you still eat steak there?
Yes, I would. In fact, I would invite all my friends to join me.
Chapter 9, Part Two: Privilege
I accrued 32 out of a possible 50. Through these results, my privilege is on the higher end. I am able to lead my life without external fears or unwanted complications. It means that I can enjoy opportunities in my country without feeling inferior or characterized as a minority in the society. It is, however, unfortunate that my utter privilege interferes with inferior groups such as African-Americans in the U.S. They are always castigated based on their skin color; rendering them worthless in the society (Sullivan, 2006). Despite my privilege in society, it is unfair that I am upheld, at the expense of another folk. We should all be treated equally regardless of race, ethnicity and cultural background. Even if I offer allegiance to my place of origin, I do not consider it better than other races or cultural affiliations (Bonilla-Silva, 2014).
Privilege should not be bestowed upon others while being deprived of a constituent group in society. In the wake of racism, there is also the prevalence of classism as some races are classified superior in terms of socio-economic capabilities (PBS NewsHour, 2016). Such individuals, therefore, secure better opportunities while minority groups labor for these wealthy folk. My questionnaire results are indeed proof of existing privilege among specified groups in different societies. It is impossible for communities to develop a balance without incorporation of conflicting parties.
Delving deeper into the scope of the privilege, individuals also realize its prevalence apropos of sexual orientation, gender, religion and political views, among others. It is the duty of different folk to unite against bigoted privilege by encouraging tolerance and appreciation of other cultures. Exposure and education are also necessary for depicting the importance of diversity in distinct communities.
References
Bonilla-Silva, E. (2014). Racism without racists: Color-blind racism and the persistence of racial inequality in America. Lanham, Md: Rowman & Littlefield.
Gunning, D. (2010). Race and antiracism in Black British and British Asian literature. Liverpool: Liverpool University Press.
PBS NewsHour. (2016). The origin of ‘white trash,’ and why class is still an issue in the U.S. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPr5gYiuKlMSullivan, S. (2006). Revealing whiteness: The unconscious habits of racial privilege. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.
Võ, L. T. (2004). Mobilizing an Asian American community. Philadelphia, Pa: Temple University Press.