discrimination

Contains twenty essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to affirmative action, discussing gender, housing, employment, and college admissions; and including contact information for organizations and a bibliography.

Examines issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, discussing marriage, the military, and workplace discrimination, and includes personal perspectives from people who have faced them.

Explores Amendment XIV of the Constitution through primary and secondary sources. Chapters put the amendment in historical context, examine how it has been tested in the courts and presents current controversies.

Collects twelve critical essays that offer varying perspectives on issues that relate to affirmative action, and discusses diversity, the fairness of mainstream media, Barack Obama's candidacy, and more.

Presents a concise introduction to the struggle for equal rights in America and the various ways in which the court system has addressed the rights of African and Native Americans as well as those of women since the founding of the nation.

An anthology of short stories featuring young people of different backgrounds who experience prejudice.

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on issues about discrimination, discussing whether middle-class African-Americans are discriminated against, the wage gap for women, opposition to same-sex marriage, racial profiling, health care disparities, affirmative action, anti-discrimination laws, sentencing guidelines, and Title IX.

Presents a historical view of causes and effects of stereotypes, hate groups, hate crimes, and the legal and other methods used to combat them, with emphasis on incidents in the United States.

A graphic novel account of the career of Negro League pitcher Satchel Paige, discussing the show he put on as a popular player, as well as the respect he demanded as an African-American.

Examines the importance of practicing tolerance for others, the causes and effects of prejudice and discrimination, and the problems that may occur when people are intolerant.