discrimination

Examines the causes and effects of prejudice and discrimination and discusses how to confront and cope with them.

Collection of essays that discuss the effects of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other issues about government policy toward handicapped persons.

Traces the development of the disability-rights movement in fighting discrimination against the handicapped and in securing civil rights for the disabled.

Examines the history of discrimination and prejudice from its first recorded appearance in 380 A.D. to present crises between different races, religions, and class systems.

Spine title: Overcoming prejudices and discrimination. Discusses opinion formation, keeping an open mind, evaluating information, and explains types of prejudice.

The authors present an argument--synthesizing legal history, constitutional theory, and political philosophy--for how they think the law should deal with discriminatory private organizations, examining the case of "Boy Scouts of America v. Dale," in which the Supreme Court ruled that the Boy Scouts of America had a right to expel gay members.

Provides materials designed to help students research and write narrative essays, featuring an overview of the topic of discrimination followed by six opposing viewpoints; contains information on the format and characteristics of narrative essays, with annotated models and step-by-step exercises; and includes additional research material and writing prompts.

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.