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Some brief information on a few topics that may effect and affect your day to day life. Information and videos discussing these topics are to provide academic ensight, so that you the consumer can make decisions and conclusions for yourself.
READ a Banned Book
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This month during the week of Sept. 18-24 libraries across the United States will be honoring National Banned Books Week. Censorship of information and denying access to a larger population by restricting content in public spaces such as public libraries and public schools is a huge concern in modern society, as it is every person’s right to have equal access no matter their beliefs or opinions. In the U.S. we have a 1st Amendment right which includes the freedom of expression. Many people have found freedom in writing to express perspectives and share information that others may not otherwise know.
To raise awareness libraries celebrate Banned Book Week, where we encourage you to read a book that a person or organization/governing body has challenged in an effort to broaden your perspectives and better understand why, even if you don’t agree with a book, everyone has a right to make their own opinion and decide for themselves if they want to read the book or not. It shouldn’t be up to a governing body or a select group of people to decide what you read. It is your right to read what you want. |
Ukranian Crisis
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The following are links and information regarding the current events surrounding Russia's invasion of the Ukraine. Here you will find sources that give you background information, as well as ways you can help during this time of conflict.
Short Condensed Summary from information out thereRelations between Russia and the Ukraine has been strained from as far back as the 1700s when Russia was ruled by a monarch. Then, in the early 1900s the Ukraine tried to gain their independence through fighting the then Soviet Union, after a loss they became one of the approximately 20 countries controlled by Soviet Russia.
In the 1930s when Stalin was the head of the Soviet Union much of Ukrainian's natural resources and goods were confiscated, leading to famine and death for many throughout the country. After the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989, Ukraine declared it's independence in 1991.
Since the Ukraine gained it's independence it has developed into a democratic government. The current invasion by Russian forces is not the first. Russia attempted in 2014 to regain control of the Ukraine, but failed. As of February 28, 2022 the country of Ukraine has applied for membership into the European Union and has called for support from other nations to aid in stopping the Russian invasion in order to keep Ukrainian independence and democracy.
This is a very simplified summary of a long, complicated history of the relationship between Russia and the Ukraine, as well as the history of the Ukraine as a country. I pulled the information from many of the resources from the links above. Staying informed is a large part of knowing what you can do to help create a more peaceful world and end violence, such as what is happening in Ukraine today.
In the 1930s when Stalin was the head of the Soviet Union much of Ukrainian's natural resources and goods were confiscated, leading to famine and death for many throughout the country. After the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989, Ukraine declared it's independence in 1991.
Since the Ukraine gained it's independence it has developed into a democratic government. The current invasion by Russian forces is not the first. Russia attempted in 2014 to regain control of the Ukraine, but failed. As of February 28, 2022 the country of Ukraine has applied for membership into the European Union and has called for support from other nations to aid in stopping the Russian invasion in order to keep Ukrainian independence and democracy.
This is a very simplified summary of a long, complicated history of the relationship between Russia and the Ukraine, as well as the history of the Ukraine as a country. I pulled the information from many of the resources from the links above. Staying informed is a large part of knowing what you can do to help create a more peaceful world and end violence, such as what is happening in Ukraine today.
Covid-19 in 2022
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Bullying
First, what is bullying and who typically is the focus for bullies. You may be surprised what you discover.
This video provides insight into the rooted effects that being a victim of bullying an have an person, especially mentally.
Questions to think about...
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Racism & Prejudice
First, a video that explains and defines Race and Ethnicity, as well as some terms that influence our thoughts and ideas about them.
Now, the question of racism, prejudice and some reasons why it occurs. This is from a sociological perspective. Remember: Listen for when presenter tells you about the context of the data in order to understand its short comings.
Questions to think about...
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Gender Inequality
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A students presentation and exploration into the issue of Gender Inequality.
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Now, viewing one effect of Gender Inequality...the Wage Gap.
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Questions to consider...
- Why is equality important?
- What kind of effect can treating one gender less than or worse than another have on the advancement of our society?
- If the wage gap were allowed to continue, could this affect other minority groups?
- How do you think gender inequality affects transgender and non-binary communities?
- What do you think can be done to create a Gender Equal society?
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