Why Is Everybody Picking On Us: Understanding The Roots Of Prejudice (Education for Peace Series)

by Terrence Webster-Doyle

This guide pinpoints prejudice of all types - ethnic, religious, sexual, or other - as a root cause of teasing and bullying. A series of creative stories, questions and problem-solving exercises lead... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0834804352
• ISBN13: 9780834804357
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Weatherhill
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Let these international awards and acclaims speak for themselves

In response to what two individuals are saying about myself and my books I would like to share with you what many others have said to balance out their unsubstantiated claims. * "Why is Everybody Always Picking on Us? explores the roots of prejudice. I don't think I've seen another book like it. How wonderful if this book could be used in social studies classrooms! I have learned where prejudice begins, how it is created, how it is perpetuated, and how it can be resolved. This book looks at stereotypes, bigotry, discrimination, scapegoating, racism, and more. It is a wonderfully comprehensive manual for young people and adults alike on understanding our conditioning and the root of prejudice." American Pride Through Education * Endorsed by: * National PTA * Scouting Magazine - Boy and Girl Scouts or America * NEA - National Education Association * Sports Illustrated for Kids * Mothering Magazine - to name only a few *"The books of Dr. Webster-Doyle are the first attempt I have seen to explain to young people and adults the concept of martial arts as a peaceful, nonviolent 'way of life' and to give students the tools to accomplish this goal." - Linda Lee Cadwell * Endorsed by: * National PTA * Scouting Magazine - Boy and Girl Scouts or America * NEA - National Education Association * Sports Illustrated for Kids * Mothering Magazine - to name only a few * Awarded the Robert Burns Medal for literature by Austria's Albert Schweitzer Society, for "outstanding merits in the field of peace-promotion" * Selected by the International Association of Educators for World Peace for their Central American peace education project in Panama and El Salvador * Acclaimed at the Soviet Peace Fund Conference in Moscow and published in Russia by Moscow's Library of Foreign Literature and Magistr Publications * On permanent display at the International Museum of Peace and Solidarity in Samarkind, Uzbekistan, the Commonwealth of Independent States. *"Webster-Doyle's insight is that by recognizing, understanding, and accepting our violent tendencies, we can avoid acting them out. These new books . . . are good for teachers and parents of elementary school children who need appropriate language and activities to help children deal with their feelings and the violence-provoking parts of the environment. To this reviewer, they are realistic and practical." --Young Children - Magazine of the National Association for the Education of Young Children * "The book excels at impelling children to understand how conflict works within themselves. Tug of War offers engaging exercises that enhance a child's ability to understand the world. These exercises inspire self-observation, and the drawings of award-winning illustrator Rod Cameron enliven the book." Forum ¬- Newsletter of Educators for Social Responsibility * Fighting the Invisible Enemy and Tug of War recommended by the Elementary School Library Collection as "fine contribution

AN EXCELLENT BOOK ON UNDERSTANDING PREJUDICE

This book, "Why is Everybody Always Picking on Us?", explores the roots of prejudice. I don't think I've seen another book like it. How wonderful if this book could be used in one's social studies classroom! I have learned where prejudice begins, how it is created, how it is perpetuated, and how it can be resolved. This book looks at stereotypes, bigotry, discrimination, scapegoating, racism, and more. It is a wonderfully comprehensive manual for young people and adults alike on understanding our conditioning and the root of prejudice.