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"Over the past century, people have fought for gender equality, but feminism is still an often-questioned movement. What does 'feminism' mean? Is it necessary in a modern world? This exploration of feminism presents readers with well-researched, unbiased text to help them answer these questions and more. From the history of women's rights to current discussions about how attitudes toward all genders affect society, this volume helps readers form educated...
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Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
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2022.
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English
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"As young people continue to share more of their lives online, social media opens up increasing opportunities for international dialog, but it also means they run the risk of encountering the problematic parts of a virtual community, such as cyber mobs, bullies, and trolls. This thoroughly researched text takes a deep dive into these issues, examining the reasons they happen, common ways to identify them, and tips for protecting oneself from becoming...
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Cavendish Square Publishing
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[2022]
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English
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"Despite efforts to curtail them, hate crimes are still occurring around the world. Each day, many people are becoming victims of hate crimes because of the way they look, what the believe in, or who they love. With the help of full-color photographs, discussion questions, and annotated quotes, readers examine the history of hate crimes and discover the heroes who are fighting against hate today. The informational text highlights recent events that...
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Cavendish Square Publishing
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[2022]
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English
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"Civil liberties enable people to speak their minds and to express their displeasure at certain laws or actions from the government. However, they are also sometimes endangered. This volume breaks down the most important civil liberties, examining ways the law may threaten or uplift them, and highlights the people involved in making sure they are protected when needs arise. Using sidebars, annotated quotes from experts, and critical thinking questions,...
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Cavendish Square
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2021.
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English
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"Now that laws promoting racial equality exist, some people argue that racism as a whole has been eradicated despite evidence to the contrary; highly publicized racist incidents are generally dismissed as the exception rather than the rule. Readers discover that this mindset ignores covert, or hidden, racism, which often deals with hurtful generalizations. In-depth sidebars and detailed photographs augment the . . . text as it discusses the history...
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Cavendish Square Publishing
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2020.
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"Although news outlets are meant to be impartial, they have never been perfectly unbiased. After the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the term "fake news" became part of people's vocabulary, adding to the public's mistrust of the media. In today's society, learning how to cultivate media literacy by spotting unreliable sources and biased reporting is crucial. This volume explores the fake news phenomenon and offers readers tips on how to be critical...
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Cavendish Square
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2021.
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English
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"Immigration has become a near-constant topic of conversation in today's political climate. This volume aims to bring clarity to the issue with fact-based analysis to help tomorrow's voters formulate their own opinions on the issue. [Discusses] . . . the history of immigration, its economic implications, and the future of immigration policies"--Provided by publisher.
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Cavendish Square
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2022.
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English
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"One of the most important topics in contemporary society, gender identity is a term many young people are familiar with and are using to express themselves. This thoughtful guide to this subject defines gender identity, explores the history of this topic, and examines the different ways gender identity is viewed today. By using recent data, expert opinions presented through annotated quotes, and critical thinking questions, readers are able to form...
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Cavendish Square Publishing
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[2021]
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English
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"Social media has become an integral part of life in the 21st century. Nearly every young adult has one or more social media accounts, making it imperative to inform them about the best ways to protect themselves and their private information. However, it is equally important to highlight the good young adults can do with social media, not just the bad. Readers take an in-depth look this topic with the help of sidebars, full-color photographs, and...
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Cavendish Square
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2022.
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English
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"Throughout the ages, the idea of a "perfect" body has always existed, although what that kind of body is has changed. Today, many people still absorb these expectations of perfection and seek validation through social media and other platforms. This in turn has led to increasing instances of body shaming. This volume examines the complex issue of body image in today's society. It uses critical thinking questions, annotated quotes, and full-color...
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Cavendish Square Publishing
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[2021]
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English
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"Marijuana use-its benefits and drawbacks-is a controversial topic in America today. Many people want to see it legalized, while others think it should be banned. This informational look at this newsworthy topic examines the debate surrounding marijuana in the 21st century. Its carefully researched text considers the medical, legal, and moral sides, and presents statistics, annotated quotes, and sidebars that offer contemporary viewpoints from experts....
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