--- product_id: 1357466 title: "Privilege, Power, and Difference" price: "€ 118.74" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/1357466-privilege-power-and-difference store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Privilege, Power, and Difference **Price:** € 118.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Privilege, Power, and Difference - **How much does it cost?** € 118.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1357466-privilege-power-and-difference) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This brief book is a groundbreaking tool for students and non-students alike to examine systems of privilege and difference in our society. Written in an accessible, conversational style, Johnson links theory with engaging examples in ways that enable readers to see the underlying nature and consequences of privilege and their connection to it. This extraordinarily successful book has been used across the country, both inside and outside the classroom, to shed light on issues of power and privilege. Review: Written with humility - This book was assigned to me during a diversity class for a student affairs graduate program. Like many, I was not sure what to expect. The context of the book delivers great truth that goes unsaid here in the United States. Dr. Johnson is able to articulate about feminism, sexism, racism, and homosexuality, without condemning the readers about the social issues. He offers courageous solutions and wisdom that opens up some tough dialogue between the readers and the book. It's a must read and if you are going into any type of education, humanities, social justice, or global studies field- you won't be disappointed. All points are applicable. Review: A must read! - This book does a great job explaining privilege. Johnson (the author) has been mentioned in a few of my political science classes as has this book. I am glad that I have read it. I have a liberal perspective and agree with much of what the author argues in this book. Also, it is an easy and enjoyable read, not too technical. I highly recommend it. I have also been able to use it as a reference in some of my research papers in psychology. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #824,649 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #628 in Sociology of Class #1,970 in Discrimination & Racism #2,554 in Cultural Anthropology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 286 Reviews | ## Images ![Privilege, Power, and Difference - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CbPO12C9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Written with humility *by G***T on February 5, 2012* This book was assigned to me during a diversity class for a student affairs graduate program. Like many, I was not sure what to expect. The context of the book delivers great truth that goes unsaid here in the United States. Dr. Johnson is able to articulate about feminism, sexism, racism, and homosexuality, without condemning the readers about the social issues. He offers courageous solutions and wisdom that opens up some tough dialogue between the readers and the book. It's a must read and if you are going into any type of education, humanities, social justice, or global studies field- you won't be disappointed. All points are applicable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read! *by L***Y on February 12, 2012* This book does a great job explaining privilege. Johnson (the author) has been mentioned in a few of my political science classes as has this book. I am glad that I have read it. I have a liberal perspective and agree with much of what the author argues in this book. Also, it is an easy and enjoyable read, not too technical. I highly recommend it. I have also been able to use it as a reference in some of my research papers in psychology. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An introduction to difference and diversity; important understanding for a global society *by S***N on January 11, 2015* I didn't know anything about this sort of topic--privilege, power, the interaction of different groups--before taking my first grad school course. I think the information in here is important and eye opening. When you first read this book, it makes it sound like "because you are of , will happen to you". That's what I was getting from it when I first read it, and I had a hard time absorbing the contents at the beginning because I was ticked at being told that because I'm biracial, "thing y" WILL happen to me--as though it's inevitable, when I haven't had some of the experiences mentioned in the book. In addition, if I was a caucasian male, I would definitely feel like I was being beat up on, and so it would be hard for those who fall into that social group not to push back either. After speaking with a friend about the contents and attending a few class sessions, I started to understand a bit more about what this book is trying to get across. The concepts discussed here are systemic issues, not individual. That is, the author isn't talking about sexism or racism or ableism in a way that suggests that individual people are being overtly sexist, or racist, or ableist. Instead, there are systems in place--laws, generally accepted practices--that perpetuate customs that have the effect of being sexist or what have you. They disproportionately affect marginalized factions of society. What might majority culture view with disdain, and might it be because it's associated with a minority culture? As an example, many people react with vitriol when the discussion of illegal immigration comes up. Is this because people assume all undocumented residents are from Mexico or South America, and Mexicans are "bad"? There are Canadians, Australians, Polish, Japanese, etc. who are undocumented. If the face of the undocumented population was a Caucasian businessman from calgary, would the tone of the national conversation be the same? It might be, but it's worth considering whether there might be a change in climate. A single class in this subject matter is just an introduction, but it has opened my eyes to the unearned advantages that I have. Do I think that everything that happens, every comment that's made, every position someone has is sexist or racist? No. Do I still have difficulties with this kind of subject matter? Absolutely. But I do consider people's background or the experiences they may have had more often. I don't think that there's such a thing as common sense anymore, because that's assuming the same level of background and experiences for everyone. I do think that this subject matter is important for everyone to be exposed to, as it will help folks understand one another and stop making assumptions and allow us to embrace the diversity around us. I think it's beautiful that there are so many different types of people out there, and I think this could encourage others to be more accepting and those of us who are different to embrace that difference instead of be ashamed or embarrassed about them. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/1357466-privilege-power-and-difference](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1357466-privilege-power-and-difference) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*