stereotypes (social psychology)

Traces the history of the relationship between Germans and Jews from the Middle Ages through the end of World War II, and discusses how the discrimination against Jews started.

Examines how children learn what nerds are, explores the unique impact being labeled a nerd has on people at every stage of life, traces the history of anti-intellectualism in America, and urges people to put a stop to the stereotypical labeling of people as "nerds" before it leads to a disinterest in learning and high achievement.

Presents essays on the treatment of Native Americans in children's literature; poems showing Native American perspectives; more than seventy reviews of children's books containing Native American characters; and guidelines for determining whether specific children's books treat Native Americans respectfully.

Examines the role of what the author calls identity contingencies in the lives of individuals and in society as a whole, focusing on stereotype threat, arguing that people who believe they may be judged based on a bad stereotype do not perform as well, and showing how to overcome the problem.

Tenth grader Javier Avila is chosen, against his will, to be the anchorman for the school's new televised announcement program and fears he will fail in front of the entire school.

Addresses the issues of racism and stereotyping in modern American society and discusses how minorities can deal with discrimination.

During conductor Herbert Timberteeth's performance of "What Animals Like Most," the animals reveal what they really like best, much to Timberteeth's chagrin.

Gaby Rodriguez, whose mother and older sister both became pregnant as teenagers, explains what she learned from faking a pregnancy as a high school senior in order to find out how people would treat her.

An exploration of issues faced by young women in the twenty-first century that focuses on stereotypes, discussing gender, weight, body image, self-esteem, balance of home and work, aging, and other related topics, and providing guidance on dealing with challenges.

Drawn from a survey of more than one thousand teenagers, first-person stories help to address the problems inherent in labeling people.