Synopsis
Privilege, Power, and Difference is a groundbreaking tool forstudents and non-students alike to examine systems of privilege anddifference in our society. Written in an accessible, conversationalstyle, the 3rd edition links theory with engaging examples in ways thatenable readers to see the underlying nature and consequences ofprivilege and their connection to it. This extraordinary book has beenused across the country, both inside and outside the classroom, to shedlight on issues of power and privilege. The thoroughly updated 3rdedition includes a new epilogue about the conflicting worldviews thatcan make these issues so difficult.
Review
"Allan Johnson really understands how interlocking systems of oppression work and knows how to share his understanding in a way that willbeimmediately accessible to students at all levels. Privilege, Power, and Difference should serve as an invaluable tool for teaching about privilege and oppression." Paula Rothenberg, author of Race, Class, and Gender
"In Privilege, Power, and Difference, Allan Johnson teachesushow to think critically about inequality and oppression withoutgettingmired in guilt or despair. He gently but firmly removes theblindersthat keep us from seeing our own privileges and how thoseprivilegesharm others. Then he shows us how to walk the talk and turnour beliefs in justice and equality into practice. This is a book that willchange lives." Michael Schwalbe, author of Unlocking the Iron Cage: The Men's Movement, Gender Politics, and American Culture.
"It is one of the best texts I have read for introducing the concepts of privilege, power, and difference. . . It is an excellent work covering critically important ideas in an easily accessible style."Amber E. Kinser -- Feminist Teacher
"Privilege, Power, and Difference is an outstanding discussionofhow social systems work to perpetuate privilege, how individualschooseto interact with those systems, and how we can create positivechange." Charles Dickey -- Leftunder Books
"I adopted this very readable book and it has had a tremendous impact on my students. Johnson explains the concept of privilege in ways that allow my students with privilege to hear and understand without getting defensive. I recommend it highly for both college and high school students and the general adult population." Jane Connor, SUNY
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