III. Biography of Peggy McIntosh
Peggy McIntosh, Ph.D., the Associate Director of the Wellesley College Center for Research on Women, is the founder and co-director of the National S.E.E.D. (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) Project on Inclusive Curriculum. A renowned lecturer, she consults with higher education institutions throughout the United States and abroad on creating multicultural and gender-fair curricula. An influential writer on women's studies, curriculum change, and systems of privilege, she has taught at Harvard University, Trinity College (Washington, DC), and the University of Durham (England), among other institutions.
"White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack," one of Dr. McIntosh'’s most frequently cited articles is a useful introduction to the subject of privilege systems. Back to the Introduction