Privilege

Privilege is about more than being white wealthy and male as Michael Kimmel Abby Ferber and a range of contributors make clear in this timely anthology. In an era when 'diversity' is too often shorthand for 'of color' and/or 'female' the personal and analytical essays in this collection explore the multifaceted nature of social location and consider how gender class race sexual orientation (dis)ability and religion interact to create nuanced layers of privilege and oppression. The individual essays (taken together) guide students to a deep understanding of the dynamics of diversity and stratification advantage and power.The fourth edition features thirteen new essays that help students understand the intersectional nature of privilege and oppression and has new introductory essays to contextualize the readings. These enhancements plus the updated pedagogical features of discussion questions and activities at the end of each section encourage students to examine their own beliefs practices and social location.