An informative and project-filled book for middle graders to
explore the meaning and history behind LGBTQ rights movements,
including biographies of key figures in gender and gay/lesbian
history, the context behind today's transgender "bathroom wars" and
dozens of activities and research ideas for perspectives and
further learning. What does it mean to think of gender as being a
range instead of being simply male or female? In Gender Identity:
Beyond Pronouns and Bathrooms, middle school readers unpack the
cultural significance of gender identity in the United States and
around the world. Written using #ownvoices and with editors trained
in the sensitivities of today's gender discussions, the book is
filled with interesting facts, primary sources, a range of text
features, and more to engage readers. Highlights include: *
Introductions to concepts crucial to understanding the basics of
gender identity, including how gender identity differs from
physical sex and sexual orientation, the importance of
gender-specific and gender-neutral pronouns, and more * Short
biographies of gender activists and other important public figures
throughout the text, filled with personal stories to help readers
form social-emotional connections to the subject - including Renee
Richards, Chaz Bono, and gender rights pioneers Sylvia Rivera and
Marsha P. Johnson, plus early transgender individuals including
Lili Elbe and Christine Jorgensen. * In-depth information on famous
gay/lesbian rights protests and movements, detailing the cultural
and legal struggles for gay rights and gender acceptance, from the
Compton Cafeteria riots to the Stonewall Riots to the Transgender
Day of Remembrance, and more. Sidebars throughout on how books and
popular TV shows and movies helped expand gay/lesbian awareness and
rights, from 1970s shows such as The Jeffersons to the contemporary
show Meet Polkadot. Projects and activities encourage teens to form
their own, well-informed opinions on the many facets of gender
perspectives and issues. Gender Identity is part of a set of four
books called Inquire & Investigate Social Issues of the
Twenty-First Century, which explores the social challenges that
have faced our world in the past and that continue to drive us to
do better in the future. Other titles in this set are Feminism,
Immigration Nation, and Race Relations. About the series and Nomad
Press Nomad Press books in the Inquire & Investigate series
integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage
in student-directed learning as opposed to teacher-guided
instruction. This student-centered approach provides readers with
the tools they need to become inquiry-based learners. Combining
content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes
it active and alive. As informational texts, our books provide key
ideas and details from which readers can make their own inferences.
Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual
knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative,
and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading
level and Lexile, and meet Common Core State Standards and National
Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. All titles are available
in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
General
Imprint: |
Nomad Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Inquire & Investigate |
Release date: |
April 2019 |
Authors: |
Maria Cook
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Illustrators: |
Alexis Cornell
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Dimensions: |
254 x 203mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
128 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-61930-759-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-61930-759-6 |
Barcode: |
9781619307599 |
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