social conditions

A five-volume series that chronicles race relations in the United States throughout the twentieth century involving various ethnic groups including African, Native, and Asian Americans, Latinos, and Jewish Americans.

"The roles of men and women at home and in the family have changed over the years, and women face different stereotypes and challenges. [This book] explores the history behind these issues, the effects of these issues on women and society, and ongoing efforts toward gender equality"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the objectification, underrepresentation, and struggle of female atheletes.

In 2018 the number of people displaced worldwide by violence, persecution, or natural disaster had reached 68.5 million. The world faces an unprecedented crisis as people flee their homes, seeking safety, peace, and a better future for themselves and their families. Refugees set off, often on foot or by boat, on dangerous journeys to cross international borders where they can apply for asylum, or protection, in a new country. While many countries welcome refugees and other asylum seekers, others do not. Do we have the resources--and the will--to provide hope and a future for all the world's citizens?.

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.

Looks at the Black lives matter movement, focusing on the formation, backlash, law enforcement accountability, and other topics.

"... covers the history of women's wages, the differences between men's and women's wages that still exist, and today's efforts to close the gap ... "-- Amazon.

Looks at Nujood Ali, a Yemeni girl who was forced into marriage at age nine and successfully sought a divorce, and the issue of child marriage in general.

Presents the slave narrative of Harriet A. Jacobs, published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, in which she describes the trials of her life as a Southern slave, and discusses her determination to win freedom for herself and her children.

Twenty Iraqi children discuss how the War on Terror has affected their lives.