Gender and Race Essay

Answer must include perspective from a straight white male...

To what extent does gender, sexual orientation, race, and/or ethnicity influence the opportunities you have and obstacles you face? How conscious are you of your gender, sexual orientation, race and/or ethnicity and their possible influences on your life? 

(Note: You can answer one or more of the categories. For example, you can just talk about gender or you can talk about gender and race.) 

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.