Being Transgender in America
Being Transgender in America examines how people who are transgender--who have a gender identity that doesn't match their sex assigned at birth--have experiences that are unique compared to…
Being LGBTQ in America
Life in America is markedly different for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) when compared to straight, cisgender people. This series takes a close look at what gender and sexual orientation mean in the United States. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Growing Up LGBTQ
Growing Up LGBTQ explores what life is like for adolescents in the LGBTQ community, including topics like coming out, bullying and discrimination in school, and mental health. It also…
LGBTQ Discrimination in America
LGBTQ Discrimination in America highlights the laws, opinions, and social norms that lead to discrimination of people in the LGBTQ community. It examines common elements of discrimination in…
LGBTQ Rights and the Law
LGBTQ Rights and the Law explores the history of legislation affecting the LGBTQ community, including the proposed ban on transgender soldiers. It also explores the lives of the people who…
LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces
LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces looks at enlisted LGBTQ people and legislation that made their experience in the US military difficult. It also discusses how LGBTQ soldiers served during…
LGBTQ Social Movements in America
LGBTQ Social Movements in America looks at social change movements in the country's LGBTQ history, including the Stonewall riots that started the modern gay rights movement and die-ins that…
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