It's Your World--If You Don't Like It, Change It : Activism for Teenagers
by Halpin, MikkiPub. Date: 2008-06-24
Publisher(s): Simon & Schuster
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Summary
Youcanchange the world.Free Speech. Racism. The Environment. Gay Rights. Bullying and School Safety. Animal Welfare. War. Information about Safe Sex and Birth Control. Free Speech. HIV and AIDS. Women's Rights.These are the issues you care about -- and now you can do something about them.It's Your Worldwill show you how to act on your beliefs, no matter what they are, and make a difference.The information inside includes: The basics of activism Activism projects and outreach ideas The 5-minute activist How to be an activist at home, at school, and in your community Stories from teenagers who have taken on the world -- and won Resources including books, movies, and Web sites and much, much moreWhether at home, in school, or in your community, you have the power and the ability to create change, even if you aren't old enough to vote. Don't wait until you're eighteen to flex your political muscles -- start right now!
Table of Contents
| Introduction | |
| You Can So Change The World | |
| Why People Become Activists | |
| One Person Can Make A Difference | |
| Choosing Your Cause | |
| Do Your Research | |
| How This Book Works | |
| A Few More Things | |
| Helping Animals | |
| The Issues | |
| Be A Responsible Pet Owner | |
| Make Your Home A Cruelty-Free Zone | |
| Refuse Dissection | |
| Make An Animal Research College Guide | |
| Volunteer At A Shelter | |
| Be An Active Citizen For Local Animals | |
| Start A Paws Chapter In Your Town | |
| Shakira's Story | |
| Emma's Story | |
| The 5-Minute Activist | |
| Resources | |
| Fighting Racism | |
| The Issues | |
| Test Yourself For Bias | |
| Plan A "Race Matters" Movie Night | |
| What If Your Family Is Racist? | |
| Invite A Speaker To Your School | |
| Mobilize Against Hate Groups By Writing A Letter To The Editor | |
| Other Ways To Fight Racism | |
| Chika's Story | |
| Emmanuel's Story | |
| The 5-Minute Activist | |
| Resources | |
| Saving the Environment | |
| The Issues | |
| Measure Your Environmental Footprint | |
| Give Your House An Environmental Makeover | |
| Start An Environmental Mailing List | |
| Find Out If Your School Spends More On Energy Than On You | |
| Check Your Community Water Quality | |
| Identify Local Polluters | |
| Adam's Story | |
| David's Story | |
| The 5-Minute Activist | |
| Resources | |
| Ending War | |
| The Issues | |
| Put Up A Peace Poster | |
| Interview A Veteran Of War | |
| Organize A Teach-In At Your School | |
| Start A Faith-Based Peace Coalition | |
| Go To A Big Protest | |
| Ana's Story | |
| Hannah's Story | |
| The 5-Minute Activist | |
| Resources | |
| Fighting the Spread of HIV/AIDS | |
| The Issues | |
| Get Tested | |
| Fight For Comprehensive Sex Education | |
| Get Local Businesses To Sign An Anti-Discrimination Pledge | |
| Other Activism Ideas | |
| Laura's Story | |
| Henry's Story | |
| The 5-Minute Activist | |
| Resources | |
| Stopping School Violence and Bullying | |
| The Issues | |
| Make An Anti-Violence Contract With Your Parents | |
| Distribute A Flyer About The Warning Signs Of Possible School Violence | |
| Create A Bully Box | |
| Connect With An At-Risk Youth | |
| Britt's Story | |
| Missy's Story | |
| Resources | |
| Defending Women's Rights | |
| The Issues | |
| Learn About Feminist History | |
| Discuss Feminism With Someone From Another Generation | |
| Speak Out About Dating Violence | |
| Find Out If Your School Is Title Ix Compliant | |
| Have A Letter-Writing Party To Fight For Women's Reproductive Rights | |
| Sara's Story | |
| Erica's Story | |
| The 5-Minute Activist | |
| Resources | |
| Protecting Civil Rights and Civil Liberty | |
| The Issues | |
| Find Out What Data The Government Has On File About You | |
| Start An Alternative School Paper | |
| Do An Art Project About Surveillance In Your Community | |
| Host A Video Screening About The Fourth Amendment | |
| Ashley's Story | |
| Alan's Story | |
| Resources | |
| Promoting Tolerance Toward Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth | |
| The Issues | |
| Talk To Your Parents About An Lgbtq Issue In The News | |
| Start A Gay/Straight Alliance At Your School | |
| Assess Whether Your School Is Safe For Lgbtq Youth | |
| Make A Voter Guide | |
| Sarah's Story | |
| Stacey's Story | |
| Resources | |
| Acknowledgments | |
| General Activism Resources | |
| Sources used in writing this book | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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