Why a 'white privilege' essay contest has upset a Connecticut town

An essay contest sponsored by the town of Westport, Conn., is causing controversy among its residents and has sparked heated online debate on the subject of race across the country.The essay topic is "white privilege," a sociological concept that has been increasingly introduced into mainstream political debate in recent years.Westport is a small, wealthy suburb of New York City, with a median family income topping $150,000.