social movements

Contains thirty-six groups of essays, each of which includes an overview of an issue related to the social and political movements of twentieth-century Europe, followed by two or more opposing opinions, arranged alphabetically by topic, with a chronology of events from 1900 to 1999.

A book offering guidance regarding the right to and practice of protest and public assembly.

"Shannon Watts was a stay-at-home mom folding laundry when news of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary flashed across the television screen. Heartbroken and fed up, Watts decided to do something about it"--Jacket flap.

"From the Compton's Cafeteria and Stonewall riots in the 1960s, to the decriminalization of homosexuality, and marriage rights, this thoughtful title examines the continuing fight for LGBTQ human and legal rights. Using fascinating primary and secondary source material, readers will gain insight into this evolving rights movement and be encouraged to think critically about the concepts of rights and freedoms in democratic societies. The effects of harmful stereotypes with respect to sexual orientation and gender identity are also discussed"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at social change movements in the country's LGBTQ history, including the Stonewall riots that started the modern gay rights movement and die-ins that pressured the US government to take note of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s.

Explores the history of legislation affecting the LGBTQ community, including the proposed ban on transgender soldiers. It also explores the lives of the people who have challenged anti-LGBTQ legislation and made a difference for LGBTQ people in America.

Featuring a timely foreword from a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, a illustrated picture book introduces young readers to some of America's most influential protestors, from Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King, Jr. to Rosa Parks and John Lennon.

". . . highlights the laws, opinions, and social norms that lead to discrimination of people in the LGBTQ community. It examines common elements of discrimination in the community, from bullying in schools to employment discrimination"--Provided by publisher.

Explores why a new brand of empowered women are treating casual sex as a sport, embracing raunch culture, and making sex objects of themselves and other women, and explains how these women are negatively impacted all women have fought for throughout history.

Using primary source material, examines the history of the fight for equal human and legal rights for LGBTQ people.