Women Minorities and Changing Social Structures (Making of the Modern World)

Describes the changes to the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples following World War II, describing the rise of the women's movement, the increase of ethnic and religious conflicts around the world, and the spread of globalization.

Since the end of World War II, the world has transformed in profound, far-reaching ways. The dismantling of European empires after the war led to decolonization, and the realignment of WWII allies led to conflict between superpowers. As the Cold War heated up, two ideologiescapitalism and communismshaped daily life and international affairs. And as it wound down, a tidal wave of globalization wrought new avenues for growth but new sources of conflictbetween the wealthy and the poor, between the Global South and the Global North. The Making of the Modern World: 1945 to the Present offers students an accessible guide to these transformations. In a compelling narrative style, the human story of our planets most recent history comes to life. This volume, Women, Minorities, and Changing Social Structures, covers how minority rights, womens rights, and indigenous rights shaped the decades following World War II. It investigates the struggle of these groups for recognition and power, especially in the context of the Cold War and as globalization helped to spread activists messages about equality and political access. Multiculturalism also takes center stageespecially in the ways governments and international groups used the concept to promote diversity in their communities and societies. Each title in this series contains a series introduction, color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a timeline of events. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-ficti