Full Description
Understanding Human Differences takes a clear, engaging look at issues in American society in the 21st century, focusing on the interactions and intersections between the individual and institutions. Grounded in research, the text uses a question-and-answer format to bring the topics and issues to life.
Contents
Understanding Ourselves and Others: Clarifying Values and Language
Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes
Communication, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution
Immigration and Oppression: The Assault on Cultural and Language Diversity
Race and Oppression: The Experiences of People of Color
Religion and Oppression: The Struggle for Religious Freedom
Rejecting Oppressive Relationships: The Logic of Cultural Pluralism for a Diverse Society
Racism: Confronting a Legacy of White Domination in America
Classism: Misperceptions and Myths About Income, Wealth, and Poverty
Sexism: Where the Personal Becomes Political
Heterosexism: Challenging the Heterosexism Assumption
Ableism: Disability Does Not Mean Inability
Pluralism in Schools: The Promise of Multicultural Education
Pluralism in Society: Creating Unity in a Diverse America
