In the contemporary era, gay and lesbian activism is part of the intersectional LGBTQ+ community, but this wasn't always so. This book explains why the need for the fight for non-heteronormative rights emerged in the nineteenth century. It goes into how the fight itself began to pick up steam in the 1950s and '60s as small groups of radicals grew into a national movement for social justice. Activists across the LGBTQ+ spectrum confront police and government officials, join forces with labor and civil rights struggles, and help reshape the modern world.
Title alpha The Early History of the Gay Rights Movement
Category Instructional Nonfiction History Grades 6-8
Pages Count 112
Genre Nonfiction
SRC Level 12.500000
SRC Points 5.000000
Lexile 1210L
Trim Size 6" x 9"
JLG Span Summer
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-01-13
JLG Release Date Nov 2019
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Instructional Nonfiction History Grades 6-8
Instructional Nonfiction History Grades 6-8
Instructional Nonfiction History Grades 6-8
For Grades 6-8
This collection provides 12 nonfiction books per year, offering a mix of series and standalone titles that encourage critical thinking and historical analysis. With sensitive treatments of complex topics and vibrant imagery, these books make history accessible and engaging.