The ABCs of Diversity: Helping Kids (and Ourselves!) Embrace Our Differences

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Learn the language of diversity and raise kids who respect differences and honor similarities. The ABCs of Diversity equips parents, teachers, and community leaders to have intergenerational and intercultural conversations about the differences between us. In addition to discussions of race, intercultural dialogue involves understanding our differences related to political affiliation, gender, class, religion, ability, nationality, and sexual orientation. This book helps parents and teachers of children, youth, and young adults navigate conversations about differences so they can raise up individuals committed to respectful civic engagement. Such intercultural dialogues can support communities as they work for the mutual well-being of all. This book includes specific resources and activities for persons of various ages that parents and community leaders can employ to encourage compassion and empathy. An ideal resource for teachers, parents, ministry personnel, non-profit leaders, human resources directors, and librarians. Cover Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Introduction 1—The ABCs of Diversity 2—Identities We’re Assigned at Birth 3—Identity and Diversity in Action 4—Disentangling Gender and Sexuality 5—Relearning Race 6—Fears of Fitting Out: Religious Differences 7—Social Media and Diversity 8—Old Enough to Know Better Conclusion: Choosing Our Place in History Acknowledgments Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Bibliography More Resources from Chalice Press More Resources from Chalice Press Back Cover