The Opposing Viewpoints Database is a great starting point for researching topics related to our divided society. You'll find argumentative essays, academic journal articles, and other valuable resources on the controversial and polarizing social issues found below, as well as many more.
The links below provide overview articles with background information as well as links to numerous related resources:
Below you'll find a variety of search terms related to some of the topics addressed in the readings from Chapter 20, "How Can We Bridge the Differences That Divide Us?" in the textbook They Say / I Say. You'll find that many keywords and terms are similar and may seem redundant, but similar terms often yield different results when searching databases for articles, books, and other resources.
Try using some of the keywords/phrases below or different combinations of the keywords/phrases to refine your search and find the most relevant results:
GENERAL (BROADER) SEARCH TERMS
RACIAL DIFFERENCES
POLITICAL DIFFERENCES
INCOME/SOCIAL CLASS DIFFERENCES
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
GENDER DIFFERENCES
RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCES
