the eye of Nova's mind

Incidentally, it did make me come up with a companion list for women. It needs more work before becoming a common list, but I think it points up some mirrors to the priviliges men get:

Privileges of Women in American Society:

• I can hit a man and reasonably expect not to be hit back.
  
• I can leave my career to raise my children and not be called a lazy bum.
  
• If I wish, I can spend hours in front of a mirror playing with my appearance & experimenting with makeup, and not have my gender identity questioned.
  
• I have a much wider selection of clothing options available to me. It doesn't matter to the vast majority of people whether I choose to wear a dress or slacks.
  
• I can go on a date with someone of the opposite sex and not be surprised if he pays for everything. Conversely, people will think it's exceptionally nice of me to "go dutch" without being asked first.
  
• If I learn to do tasks that are non-stereotypical for my gender, such as changing the oil in my car, I am being independent and self-sufficient.
  
• Being a homemaker is considered an acceptable career option.
  
• People do not consider it strange if I don't know the rules of football or baseball.
  
• I am more likely to graduate from college.
  
• I am less likely to be a victim of violent crime. [1] Also, if I commit a violent crime, I am less likely to be found guilty and more likely to have a shorter jail sentence.
  
• If I divorce my spouse, and I want custody of our children, I will probably get it.
  
• If I abuse my male partner, people will assume that he is the actual abuser and I am just defending myself.
  
• I can consciously choose not to advance in my career and not be considered "wimpy", an underachiever, or non-competitive.