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This documentary looks at the prominent figures in the Civil Rights movement, who worked and sacrificed for a better society. Among those profiled are Rosa Parks, whose refusal to move to the back of a bus led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and inspired the other architects of the movement; Martin Luther King, who led the march on Washington and inspired millions; and Coretta Scott King, a remarkable community leader in her own right, who continued to work tirelessly for Civil Rights even after the tragic assassination of her husband in 1968.

• Running time: 60 minutes.

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(Replaces The Censorship Debate)

Freedom of expression is considered by many to be a fundamental human right. Few would argue with freedom of the press or an individual's right to protest, but nor would they question the need for censorship of child pornography or graphic violence.

• Where should the line be drawn between free speech and the right to protection from offence?

This book looks at the debate, covering topics such as press freedom, free speech and extreme views, regulation of media content and the specific problems raised by the internet in relation to censorship.

Key Facts; Glossary; Additional Resources (websites etc.); Index

(Replaces Exploited Children)

Across the globe, children are forced to work as domestic labourers, as workers in clothing 'sweatshops' and as child soldiers. Others are sexually abused and forced into prostitution or pornography. How can we tackle human trafficking and ensure that children's rights are preserved? How does child labour affect the products available in the UK? How can child sex tourism be stopped?

• Up to 1.2 million children are trafficked annually all over the world.
• Two-thirds of all children that are not going to school are girls.
• More than 200 million children worldwide are still in child labour.
• Commercial sexual exploitation of children through prostitution is a global problem.
• Trafficked and children will all suffer from a form of post-traumatic stress.
• Less than half of prosecutions for human trafficking offences, including the exploitation of children for sex or crime, result in a conviction.
• Africa has the largest number of child soldiers.

Key Facts;  Glossary;  Additional Resources (websites etc.);  Index

Modern Britain is a diverse multicultural society, in which the concept of Britishness is difficult to define. Do UK citizens share a common national identity? What rights and responsibilities do British citizens have? What role do they play in the way the country is governed? This books looks at what it meanjs to be British and how our democracy works?  At the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVU + HG C-F etc.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

(Replaces Citizenship)

Modern Britain is a diverse multicultural society, in which the concept of Britishness is difficult to define. Do UK citizens share a common national identity? What rights and responsibilities do British citizens have? What role do they play in the way the country is governed? This books looks at what it meanjs to be British and how our democracy works?
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVUII-III/C-F etc.

Key Facts;  Glossary (web links at the end of most articles)

(Replaces Citizenship and National Identity)

What does it mean to be British, and what makes a good citizen? This title covers what citizenship is, the rights and responsibilities of a citizen, British national identity and whether the concept of “Britishness” still has relevance in a modern society. It also looks at social participation and what it means to live in a democracy, including information on voting and government.

Chapter One: Identity and Belonging
What does citizenship mean?, National ceremonies and symbols, ‘Moaning, drinking and queuing’ make us British, A more United Kingdom, Citizens feel a strong sense of belonging, Citizenship: our common bond, British identity, Britishness and social cohesion, A question of identity, Britain and beyond, Just who do we think we are?, Citizenship tests.

Chapter Two: Democracy in Action
Parliament and the public, Discover Parliament, Modern Britain ‘needs Parliamentary reform’, Parliamentary elections, Election jargon buster, Tackling voter disengagement, Compulsory voting.

Chapter Three: Youth Participation
Are young people allergic to politics?, Political outsiders?, Got a taste for it?, The case for votes at 16, New evidence finds majority in favour of votes at 16, Votes at 16?, Since citizenship education arrived.

Key Facts;  Glossary;  Additional Resources (websites etc.);  Index

This is an accessible but thorough introduction to the Civil Rights Movement. The civil rights movement was probably the most important reform in American history. This book tells the extraordinary and often bloody story of how tens of thousands of ordinary African-Americans overcame long odds to dethrone segregation, to exercise the right to vote and to improve their economic standing. Organized in a clear chronological fashion, the book shows how concerted pressure in a variety of forms ultimately carried the day in creating a more just society for African-Americans.

This book is a short account by Bernard Crick of the history of the doctrine and practice of democracy, from ancient Greece and Roman civic republicanism, through the English Civil War and the American, French, and Russian revolutions. He brings in the ideas of key thinkers, such as Rousseau, Hobbes and de Tocqueville. He also looks at the usages and practices associated with it in the modern world — September 11th, New Labour spin-doctoring, even several pages devoted to Big Brother under the heading of populism. Crick argues that democracy is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for good government, and that ideas of the rule of law, and of human rights, should in some situations limit democratic claims. Many people mistakenly use the term 'democracy' when they really mean good government, constitutionalism, respect for rights or liberty.
Level: Gymnasiet etc/Library/Depot/A resource for interdisciplinary projects

Many people throughout Britain are living with some kind of disability. This book looks at what constitutes a disability under law, at the different challenges faced by those with physical and learning disabilities and at the discrimination and inequality which may be faced by people living with disabilities.

• Fewer than one in five people with a learning disability works ... at least 65% of them want to work
• The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against or harass a disabled person
• 40% of disabled people have experienced difficulties accessing goods and services in the last twelve months, with 23% of all disabled people directly identifying their experiences as discrimination
• 56% of disabled people have an income of less than £112 per week

Level: 8.-10. kl./AVU + HG C-F etc.

Activities; Key Facts; Glossary; Web Links

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” This slogan, attributed to Voltaire, is frequently quoted by defenders of free speech. Yet it is rare to find anyone prepared to defend all expression in every circumstance, especially if the views expressed incite violence. So where do the limits lie? What is the real value of free speech? Here, Nigel Warburton offers a concise guide to important questions facing modern society about the value and limits of free speech: Where should a civilized society draw the line? Should we be free to offend other people's religion? Are there good grounds for censoring pornography? Has the Internet changed everything? This Very Short Introduction is a thought-provoking, accessible, and up-to-date examination of the liberal assumption that free speech is worth preserving at any cost.

Contents: 1. Free Speech; 2. A Free Market in Ideas?; 3. Giving and Taking Offence; 4. Censoring Pornography; 5. Free Speech in the Age of the Internet; 6. Conclusion: The Future of Free Speech

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To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Amnesty International have created a short-story collection for young adults, celebrating what it means to be free. Hosting a variety of talented children's authors from all around the globe, the anthology embraces such themes as asylum, law, education and faith. (300 pages)
Level: C/D/9.-10.kl./1.g/1.HF etc.

Authors include: David Almond, Ibtisam Barakat, Malorie Blackman, Theresa Breslin, Eoin Colfer, Roddy Doyle, Ursula Dubosarsky, Jamila Gavin, Patricia McCormick, Margaret Mahy, Michael Morpurgo, Sarah Mussi, Meja Mwangi and Rita Williams-Garcia.

What do you think?  — these American themes books encourage critical thinking and debate by providing case studies, historical contexts, and individual opinions on each issue. Level: 1st year of Gymnasium/C

Some people say that immigration undermines American identity and the American way of life ... that it takes jobs away from citizens and puts a huge burden on housing, health and education. There should be strict limits to the amount of immigration. Other people say that immigration brings cheap, skilled labour into the economy and offers protection to people who are in fear of their lives ... the benefits far outweigh the problems.

Contents: How Much Should Immigration Be Restricted? — What Is An Immigrant? — Immigration: Is It Good Or Bad For A Country? — Should We Shelter People Who Are In Danger? — The Brain Drain — What Has To Change? — Find Out More — Glossary

Human rights are the basic rights we all have, simply because we are human. There are many laws in place to protect our human rights, but despite this people around the world are still denied their rights and subjected to inhumane treatment. Globally, 126 million children are sent to work in hazardous conditions and many more young people do not receive a basic education. This book looks at what our rights are and how they can be abused.
Level: 8.-10. kl./AVU + HG C-F etc.

Chapter One: Our Human Rights
Introducing human rights; What are our human rights?; Human rights timeline; What human rights mean to me; Modern-day slavery; Modern slavery map; Torture: myths and facts; Inside the Human Rights Act; Activities.

Chapter Two: Children’s Rights
Children’s rights: the facts; Children’s rights; Child labour; Your rights; All equal?; Smacking; Smacking is a decision for parents; Activities.

Key Facts; Glossary (web links at the end of each article)

Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue. An appeal to human rights in the face of injustice can be a morally justified demand — or it may just be an empty slogan. Focusing on highly topical issues such as torture, arbitrary detention, privacy, health and discrimination, this book will help students to understand for themselves the complexities behind this vital issue. Looking at the philosophical justification for rights, the historical origins of human rights and how they are formed in law, the author explains what our human rights actually are, what they might be, and where the human rights movement is heading. Author: Andrew Clapham (193 pages)
Level: Library/Depot/Interdisciplinary projects

Contents: 1. Looking at rights;  2. The historical development of international human rights;  3. Human rights foreign policy and the role of the UN;  4. The international crime of torture;  5. Legitimate restrictions and questions of freedom;  6. Balancing rights — the issue of privacy;  7. Food, education, health, housing and work;  8. Discrimination and equality;  9. The death penalty;  Final remarks;  References;  Further reading;  Annex: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

In the Land of the Free is a documentary that examines the story of Herman Wallace, Albert Woodfox and Robert King, three members of the Black Panther movement. They are known as the Angola 3 and have spent almost a century between them in solitary confinement in Angola, the Louisiana state penitentiary. Herman and Albert are still held in solitary confinement after thirty seven years, accused of a murder it has never been proved they committed, while Robert campaigns tirelessly for their release. In America ... today. How could this be?

• Director: Vadim Jean
• Narrated by: Samuel L. Jackson
• Running time: 84 minutes
• Subtitle options: none

(Replaces Sexual Orientation and Society)

LGBT = "Lesbian – Gay – Bisexual – Transgender"

It is estimated that one adult in ten identifies as gay, lesbian or bisexual, yet sadly, gay people in the UK today are still likely to encounter discrimination and stereotyping in their day-to-day lives — nine in ten secondary school teachers said that pupils encounter homophobic bullying at their schools in a recent survey. Coming out can also be a traumatic experience for gay and lesbian young people. This books looks at issues including homophobia and discrimination, same-sex adoption and the debate surrounding marriage and civil partnerships. It also includes a chapter on issues relating to transgender people.

Key Facts;  Glossary Index;  Additional Resources (websites etc.);  Index.

This is the screenplay of Gus Van Sant's highly praised film starring Sean Penn:
In 1977, Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely assassination in 1978, a hero for all Americans. Author of Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black. (130 pages + photos).
Level: From the end of the first year of the Gymnasium 

In addition to the complete screenplay, this book includes:
* an introduction by Gus Van Sant
* scene notes by Dustin Lance Black
* an exclusive conversation with Black, Van Sant, and activist Cleve Jones, who was mentored by Harvey Milk
* a color photo section
* and the complete cast and crew credits.

With approximately one CCTV camera for every 14 people, the Government’s proposed identity card scheme and the introduction of biometric passports, some believe the UK is now one of the most watched societies in Europe. Are these measures necessary in a time when the threat of international terrorism is ever present, or are they an unacceptable infringement of our civil liberties?

Key Facts;  Glossary Index;  Additional Resources (websites etc.);  Index.

(Replaces Our Human Rights)

Issues relating to human rights are highly contentious, being almost continuously debated across the media and throughout the UK. This book explores the Government's proposal to repeal the Human Rights Act and replace it with a UK Bill of Rights. It also considers the rights of workers in the UK, human trafficking and the UK's alleged complicity in torture. It also looks in detail at the rights of children and young people.

Key Facts;  Glossary Index;  Additional Resources (websites etc.);  Index.

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A personal story that gives an insight into the 21st century slave trade:

Mende Nazer's happy childhood was cruelly cut short at the age of twelve when the Mujahidin rode into her village in the Nuba mountains of Sudan. They hacked down terrified villagers, raped the women and abducted the children. Mende was amongst them. She was taken and sold to an Arab woman in Khartoum. She was stripped of her name and her freedom. For seven long years she was kept as a domestic slave, an 'abid', without any pay or a single day off. Her food was the leftover scraps and her bed was the floor of the locked-up garden shed. She endured this harsh and lonely existence without knowing whether her family was alive or dead, for seven long years. Passed on by her master, like a parcel, to a relative in London, Mende eventually managed to escape to freedom. Slave is a shocking first-person insight into the modern day slave trade. It is also a memoir of an African childhood and a moving testimony to a young girl's indomitable spirit in the face of adversity. Author: Mende Nazer. (336 pages)
Level: From the end of the first year of the Gymnasium/HF etc.

No child should have to live in fear, but as the “Baby P” case recently demonstrated, abuse is a tragic reality for some children — experts have estimated that up to one child in ten is abused in the UK. These children may suffer neglect and emotional, physical or sexual abuse, in many cases from thoses responsible for their care. This title examines the issue of child abuse and how it can be tackled. It also looks at he debate surrounding smacking.

Articles; Key Facts;  Glossary;  Additional Resources;  Index

Revelations about U.S. torture and prisoner abuse in blatant violation of the long-established and universally recognized Geneva Conventions have horrified most Americans. Nevertheless, it has been argued that the high stakes of the “War on Terror” have made the protections offered by the Conventions obsolete — or that the abuses are the work of a few rogue soldiers and officers. This book reaches past the headlines into the historical record to document POW torture and also domestic prisoner abuse dating well back in American history as well as government and military knowledge of and collusion in such. Is torture and prisoner abuse justified in the name of some greater good? America has to decide. This book can provide the basis for an informed discussion. Author: Laura L. Finley. Hardback (187 pages).

Level: A/Interdisciplinary projects/Library-Depot

Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction: Describing the Problem; Chapter 2: Torture and Its Origins; Chapter 3: Prison Abuse in the U.S. Pre-Civil Rights Era; Chapter 4: The Central Intelligence Agency and Torture; Chapter 5: Domestic Prison Abuse Today; Chapter 6: Abuse at Guantanamo Bay, Afghanistan, and Iraq; Chapter 7: Summing It Up; Appendix: Timeline of Significant Events in the History of Torture and Prisoner Abuse; Further Readings; Bibliography

Are illegal immigrants criminals to be thrown out of the country or are they victims? Should there be an amnesty? Should they be allowed to have basic rights like education? These questions divide Americans. Editor: Noël Marino. (112 pages)
Level: Mainly Second and Third year Gymnasium

Contents: Introduction; Enforcing Existing Immigration Law Violates Rights of Illegal Immigrants (National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights); Existing Immigration Law Should Be Enforced (Alex Alexiev); Employer Sanctions for Hiring Illegal Immigrants Should Be Ended (Bill Ong Hing and David Bacon); Immigration Raids Are Justified Because Lawbreakers Are Criminals (William P. Hoar); Immigration Raids Turn Victims into Criminals and Violate Worker Rights (Danielle Maestretti); Immigration Raids Justify Counter Exploitation of Illegal Immigrants (Jamie Glazov); Illegal Immigrants Should Not Be Allowed Amnesty (Christopher M. Jaarda); Ethical Considerations Support Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants (David DeCosse); Earned Legalization Is Preferable to Enforcement by Deportation (Patricia Hatch and Katherine Fennelly); Illegal Alien Criminals Should Be Removed from the Country (Jessica Vaughan and James R. Edwards, Jr.); Illegal Immigrants Should Not Be Able to Get Driver’s Licenses (Numbers USA); Children of Illegal Aliens Should Go to College and Gain Legal Status (David Bennion); Children of Illegal Aliens Should Not Go to College and Gain Legal Status (Yeh Ling-Ling); Organizations to Contact; Bibliography; Index.

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