It's not imaginary at all though. Do you truly believe that there is no benefit in everyday life gained by being a white, straight, middle-class+, male? Is there not a benefit to going to a school that can afford up to date books? To not have being open about you sexuality be a real risk to your career and health? Is there no benefit to not having racial slurs yelled at you? To not have many people in society assume that you know less because of your sex?
Pretending that privilege doesn't exist because you haven't been on the wrong side does no good to yourself or society.
Pretending that privilege doesn't exist because you haven't been on the wrong side does no good to yourself or society.