Everything You Need to Know About Confronting Xenophobia

by Susan Meyer

Overview

From the news to school hallways, xenophobic rhetoric is sadly on the rise. This book provides an all-too-timely resource for students to understand what xenophobia is, remember to avoid xenophobic language, and most importantly, work to wipe out xenophobia. Through easy-to-follow text that is accessible even to struggling readers, the book provides key strategies for helping students to both recognize and confront xenophobia in their communities. Personal stories of teens and adults who both experienced xenophobia and helped speak out against it are also shared.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508179177
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2018
Series:	Rosen Need to Know Library Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Fear of Differences 7

Chapter 2 Xenophobia Around the World 17

Chapter 3 The Consequences of Xenophobia 25

Chapter 4 Taking a Stand Against Xenophobia 31

Chapter 5 Celebrating Diversity 43

Glossary 54

For More Information 56

For Further Reading 59

Bibliography 60

Index 62

Editorial Reviews

Midwest Book Review — "Investigating the presence, cause, and consequences of xenophobia is crucial to modern civilization and humanity. This incisive study will promote waves of development towards a goal of #WorldMosaic and other celebrations of diversity".

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