Identity, Difference, and Power in Public Relations

Identity, difference, and power have become key concerns for organizations and publics as they affect relationships and relationship outcomes. Consequently, public relations professionals and scholars have begun to realize the importance of understanding the roles these elements play in their own work. Although they have always been a part of public relations, the issues of identity, difference, and power have not always been explicated, critiqued, and highlighted in public relations research. This special issue serves to expand and strengthen our understanding of such concepts with diverse voices and multiple perspectives.