When a society is organized around the idea that one group of people is inherently better than another, it goes without saying that injustice and unnecessary suffering will be the main result, with patriarchy and male privilege being the oldest living example. Gender inequality is everywhere, from who cleans the house and takes care of […]
Author: Allan G. Johnson
Allan G. Johnson is a nationally recognized sociologist, author, novelist and public speaker, best known for his work on issues of gender and race. His nonfiction books include The Gender Knot: Unraveling Our Patriarchal Legacy and Privilege, Power, and Difference. His novel, The First Thing and the Last, a story of healing in the aftermath of domestic violence, was recognized by Publisher’s Weekly as a notable debut work of fiction. He blogs at agjohnson.wordpress.com.