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a version of such a wheel that locates high privilege in the center
transitioning to lower privilege towards the outer edge of the circle.

Typically the center of such a circle is associated with greater power,
and the outer edges associated with marginalization (see example
[wheel of power and privilege](https://usq.pressbooks.pub/app/uploads/sites/53/2022/05/Power.jpg)).

:::{admonition} Activity Instructions
:class: tip
The purpose of this activity is to locate yourself on your own wheel of power
and privilege. We will not ask you to share your wheel with others. Instead,
we'll invite you to discuss in small groups general ways your experience of
the exercise might affect how you show up at the hackweek.
we'll invite you to reflect on how your levels of privilege might affect
how you show up at the hackweek.
1. Choose 4 different identities that have particular meaning for you when
you think about participating in a learning environment, and jot these down
in a list.
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**Prompts for Discussion**
* Typically the center of such a circle is associated with greater power,
and the outer edges associated with marginalization (see example
[wheel of power and privilege](https://usq.pressbooks.pub/app/uploads/sites/53/2022/05/Power.jpg)).
Does this ring true for your example?
* What came up for you during this exercise?
* What did you notice?
* What insights did you have?

:::

## Suggested "hacks" to build awareness
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* How does my identity compare / contrast with others around me?
* What are the opportunities and potential challenges of the assembly
of identities in the room? What dynamics might need specific attention from me?
* Are there any portions of my identity that feel powerful? Can I use this power
* Are there any portions of my identity that afford me power? Can I use this power
to help foster psychological safety for others?

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