group identity

Discusses the fluidity of the definition of race, with demonstrations that challenge racial concepts, and input from sociologists, anthropologists, and other experts.

"'Who are we?' helps us understand and appreciate the diversity in our community"--Back cover.

This book explains what it means to identify as nonbinary and discusses the challenges that come with having a gender identity that is not well understood. Readers will learn the difference between gender and birth sex, and discover the many variations of gender identity that fall under the umbrella of nonbinary.

"How can we maintain a strong national identity without going too far? Having pride in one's country, its history and values, is important, but what happens when that is threatened by new immigrant groups? When a country becomes more diverse, whether it's race, ethnicity, or religious faith, does the nation's identity expand to accommodate those changes or does it become more rigid, setting the stage for an 'us' and 'them' conflict? Through diverse perspectives from countries around the world, this volume explores facets of national identity--its purpose, its benefits and dangers, and its future in a changing world"--Provided by publisher.

Examines cases of genocide, large-scale mass murder, and ethnic cleansing by following the travels, discussions, and ideas of "Worse Than War" author Daniel Goldhagen as he speaks with perpetrators, victims, politicians, humanitarian aid workers, and others in order to understand the dynamics of the problem.

"'Who are We?' helps us understand and appreciate the diversity in our community"--Back cover.

Helps define identity in simple terms, even when dealing with seemingly difficult concepts such as gender and belonging.

"Students will learn about the many similarities and differences between United States citizens and how to celebrate this rich diversity in this valuable book. Vivid photographs will help students understand how America's great fabric of ethnicities makes the nation's communities multicultural and strong. This . . . text written especially for young readers is complete with a glossary that helps students improve their vocabulary skills. The knowledge in this book, which aligns with social studies curricula, will help students become compassionate and engaged citizens"--Provided by publisher.

"Your Black Friend is an open letter from your black friend to you about race, racism, friendship and alienation"--Back cover.