57 pages • 1 hour read
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Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
1997
2001
Adult
18+ years
Privilege, Power, and Difference by Allan G. Johnson analyzes systemic forces of privilege and oppression based on social identities like race, gender, class, and disability. Johnson explores societal dynamics that perpetuate inequalities, challenges readers to recognize their roles, and advocates for proactive engagement to dismantle these structures. The book contains discussions of racism, sexism, and anti-gay bias.
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Johnson's Privilege, Power, and Difference is praised for its clear, accessible writing and insightful analysis of systemic inequality. Critics commend its ability to provoke thought and foster understanding. However, some feel it oversimplifies complex issues. The book is a meaningful read for those seeking to understand social dynamics.
Readers interested in exploring social inequalities, systemic power structures, and their roles within them would appreciate Allan G. Johnson's Privilege, Power, and Difference. Similar to works like Peggy McIntosh's "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" and Robin DiAngelo's White Fragility, this book engages readers in critical self-reflection and societal analysis.
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