Privilege, Power, and Difference

Privilege, Power, and Difference, 3rd Edition, by Allan G. Johnson, examines systems of privilege and difference in society. Written in a conversational style, this textbook links theoretical concepts with everyday examples to help readers recognize the nature and consequences of privilege.

The volume explores core themes of privilege, oppression, and difference, alongside capitalism, class, and the matrix of domination. It also investigates how systems of privilege work and considers common patterns of denial and resistance.

Intended for both students and general readers, the text has been used across the country inside and outside the classroom to illuminate issues of power and privilege.