Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2018

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 01/15/18

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-538-38014-5

ISBN 13: 978-1-538-38014-7

Dewey: 331.13

LCCN: 2017013067

Dimensions: 25 cm.

Subject Heading:
Discrimination in employment. Government policy. United States. Juvenile literature.
Discrimination. Government policy. United States. Juvneile literature.
Civil rights. United States. History. Juvenile literature.
Affirmative action programs. United States. History. Juvenile literature.
Discrimination in employment. Government policy.
Discrimination. Government policy.
Civil rights. United States. History.
Affirmative action programs. United States. History.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-46) and index.

Word Count: 3,325

Reading Level: 7.1

Interest Level: 5-9

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 7.1 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 194943 / grade: Middle Grades+

Guided Reading Level: W

Affirmative action includes policies and laws meant to give equal footing to minorities after historic discrimination and oppression. Learn about the history of affirmative action from just after the Civil War through important milestones of the civil rights movement and on to today. Enhanced with accessible text and historical photographs, this guide explains affirmative action through its background, key players, and Supreme Court decisions. The debate about affirmative action is covered in a thoughtful, well-rounded, and timely manner since it remains a controversial issue.