Imagine a class with no textbook. That is a reality in my women's studies course. Although it is an extremely popular elective, I have created all of the curriculum myself and am yearning for a change. I read "Sold" by Patricia McCormick and realized my students needed to read it as well.
Our school is located in a small town in rural Michigan.
We are located in a very impoverished area of the state and many of my students come from broken families. However, they are amazing young people who strive to break out of the cycle of poverty and I do everything I can to equip them with the necessary tools to be successful. Because of our rural location, the students are not exposed to a great deal of cultural activities, so we have to create multicultural opportunities in our classrooms. One of the ways I have tried to do this is through my women's studies class, where we study the history and treatment of women throughout the world.
My Project
Although we read statistics about the trade in human beings, "Sold" will make the statistics real for my students. The book is the heartwrenching tale of a young girl sold into sex slavery by her father to cover his gambling debts. Unfortunately this happens on a much more common basis than we in the United States would like to believe, and I think it is important for our young people to know how lucky they are and to inspire them to want to change the world for the better.
The purchase of these books will greatly improve my ability to teach about human trafficking and the treatment of women in other parts of the world.
After reading them, I hope that my students will be inspired to help educate their peers about these and other human rights issues and perhaps join the fight to ensure that all people are treated humanely.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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