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Being LGBTQ in America
2019·112 pages
A series exploring the experiences, rights, and history of LGBTQ individuals in America.
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A series exploring the experiences, rights, and history of LGBTQ individuals in America.
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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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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief educational mentions of relationships; no explicit sexual content
Violence & gore
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Historical violence including Stonewall; bullying and hate crimes discussed
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Entire focus is LGBTQ identity, history, rights, and lived experiences
Religious content
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Brief references to religious views within LGBTQ rights debates
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft content present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Central focus on civil rights, discrimination law, and social movements
Self-harm / suicide
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Discusses mental health struggles and suicide risk among LGBTQ youth
Abuse & suffering
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Covers bullying, discrimination, hate crimes, and systemic persecution
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