Speak up! Confronting discrimination in your daily life

"This ... resource will help young people recognize sexism and sexist language, learn how to respond when they find themselves on the receiving end of sexist comments, and where they can go to report sexist behaviors or to get help."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the contemporary trend toward hate crimes in today's polarized political and cultural environment and teaches readers what racial discrimination looks like in day-to-day life and discusses how to become empowered to speak out against it.

This book examines the issue of discrimination again st immigrants in the United States, and looks at the laws pertaining to discrimination, community efforts to end discrimination, and gives readers ways to cope with discrimination in their lives.

"In this book, readers will learn not only how to spot classism, but also how to stand up for themselves and others in effective ways."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses a number of issues related to antisemitism and what can be done to prevent it.

The U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2012 that one in every five Americans, almost 20 percent of the population, lives with a disability. Some disabilities are severe and recognizable, while others are invisible to those who are unaware. Despite the fact that such a large number of Americans live with a disability, many people are not familiar with ableism, or discrimination against disabled people. This text contains a breakdown of what ableism looks like, how to recognize it, and how to face it.

"This ... book empowers readers to confront discrimination [towards] LGBTQ+ people ... Readers who define as LGBTQ+ will find themselves encouraged, and those who do not will learn how to be supportive allies of their LGBTQ+ friends and classmates, both in and out of school."--Provided by publisher.

Despite a sea of change in attitudes in recent years, the LGBTQ+ community still faces much discrimination. This affirming book empowers readers to confront discrimination and offers practical guidance on navigating a sometimes hostile world where not everyone believes that LGBTQ+ people should have the same rights as everyone else. Readers who define as LGBTQ+ will find themselves encouraged, and those who do not will learn how to be supportive allies of their LGBTQ+ friends and classmates, both in and out of school. This resource includes a list of suggested questions for an expert and myths and facts about discrimination.

Racial discrimination is a significant problem worldwide. Despite the United States' long and painful racial history, the country is today an inclusive society, even as it still struggles to remedy the historical effects of slavery and oppression of people of color. This authoritative book teaches young people what they can do when confronted by racism, providing a history of racial discrimination and its legal and social remedies. This text prescribes safe and effective measures to counteract racism and teach people the values of fairness and equality, featuring Myths and Facts and 10 Great Questions to Ask a Specialist.

The United States is a nation built by immigrants; a blend of races, colors, and cultures. Nevertheless, immigrants often face discrimination, at work, at home, and in the community. Awareness and understanding of discrimination against immigrants has become an increasingly important issue across the country. This insightful book examines this difficult issue, looks at the laws pertaining to discrimination, community efforts to end discrimination, and gives readers ways to cope with discrimination in their lives. Features include an in-depth Myths and Facts section surrounding the topic and 10 Questions to Ask a Specialist.