social movements

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

". . a how-to guide for people looking to make a stand. Included are solid pieces of advice, practical tips and inspirational stories from those who havealready successfully stood up and made a difference. Learn the principles of direct action, discover strategies for tackling social media, unearth ideas for motivating others, and understand how to get access to the people in power and get your message across"--Publisher's description.

Provides in-depth analysis of more than eighty primary source documents from various protests, dissents, revolts, riots, and revolutions throughout American history, from the American Revolution to the Black Lives Matter Movement of today.

A collection of aricles selected from the New York Times that looks at the history of the "#MeToo" movement in which women around the world share their stories of sexual assault and abuse.

Thanks to leaders such as Rachel Carson, John Muir, and Gaylord Nelson, the planet is a healthier place. Find out what they did and what you can do to keep their voices strong.

Autobiography of writer Ben Mattlin, a person with spinal muscular atrophy, discussing his childhood and family, societal changes brought by the disability rights movement, carreer, marriage, and children.

Chronicles the author's travels across seven continents and twenty-five years as he witnessed political, cultural, and spiritual shifts in many diverse cultures. Demonstrates how history is altered by individuals and how personal identities are altered when governments alter.

"An illustrated and informative primer on the progressive social change movements of the last 60 years as told through the stories of 60 diverse female and non-binary leaders in those movements, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through today"--Provided by publisher.

"Some of the most important issues of our time were no less important 100 years ago. America in 1919, at the close of World War I, was shaken from the events of large-scale warfare, fearing a Communist takeover, and facing an incredible amount of social and political change. From Prohibition to women's suffrage, the labor strikes to the violence of the Red Summer and the Red Scare . . . explores each major movement of 1919. Showing how these events were interrelated and examining their continued relevance to our country a century later . . . offers a unique historical perspective on the trajectory of the major movements of the twentieth-century. Showing readers how every current event has unique and fascinating history preceding it"--Provided by publisher.

"A movement begun a decade ago by American activist Tarana Burke, #MeToo went viral in 2017, changing the way people look at sexual harassment and assault of women. This . . . title encourages readers to examine silence breaking and the multiple issues related to the issues of power, gender equality, and violence"--Provided by publisher.