Title: Privilege, Power, and Difference, 3rd Edition
Author: Allan G. Johnson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Description: “Privilege, Power, and Difference” by Allan G. Johnson offers a comprehensive examination of the complex issues surrounding privilege, power dynamics, and social inequality. In its 3rd edition, this book explores the interplay between privilege, oppression, and social structures in contemporary society. Allan G. Johnson provides readers with a framework for understanding how systems of privilege and power operate at both individual and institutional levels.
The book covers a range of topics, including race, gender, sexuality, social class, and intersectionality, offering critical insights into how these factors intersect to shape people’s lived experiences. Through clear explanations, thought-provoking exercises, and real-world examples, Johnson challenges readers to critically analyze their own privilege and complicity in systems of oppression.
With its accessible writing style and interdisciplinary approach, “Privilege, Power, and Difference” serves as an essential resource for students, educators, and activists seeking to understand and dismantle systems of privilege and inequality in society.