Discusses a work of literature about patriarchy in Sandra Cisneros's the house on Mango street through the lens of the major social issue reflected, as well as a variety of perspectives on the literary work and the social issue being discussed.
Explores Colonialism in Chinua Achebe's, Things fall apart, as a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives.
Provides background on the life of British author J. K. Rowling and the influences that shaped her work, features eleven articles that explore political issues as portrayed in her Harry Potter series of novels, and examines politics in the twenty-first century.
Some of the world's most-studied works of literature are deeply entwined with a significant social issue, and viewing such works through the lens of this issue enriches and broadens a reader's understanding and helps students navigate the intersection between literature and sociology.
Read a diverse collection of personal narratives explaining what it is like to deal with specific social issues. Provides information to broaden and balance readers exposure to current issues.
Explores Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, through the lens of the major social issue of power, reflected in it, and features carefully selected content representing a variety of perspectives.
