Project Legos: Hard Facts


	Hard Facts Racism, sexism, classism along with many other social “isms” are still very present in our society. These “isms” manifest themselves in the daily functions of society more often than not. The future of humanity lies in the hands of our younger generation. It has become more than crucial for us to transfer the responsibility of creating and sustaining an inclusive and peaceful society. Here are the facts: According to Diplomas Count, a June 2006 Education Week report, 30 percent of 9th graders fail to finish high school with their peers -- an estimated 1.2 million U.S. students from the class of 2006, and most of them are members of minority groups. According to Rethinkig.org the number of young people in prison has increased by 66% over the last five years. There are now over 11,000 young people in prison. The majority of young sentenced prisoners have been convicted of non violent offences. In April 2002 only 15% of young male offenders were in prison for either sexual offences, or offences involving violence against the person. It has been approximated that in the United States alone there are about 2 million homeless adolescents. A large percent of these homeless teens are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT). Most of then leave their homes to avoid they face from their parents and family because of their sexual orientation. They leave this harassment for extremely dangerous conditions found on the streets. The homeless GLBT individuals face a more risk living style than their heterosexual counterparts in this environment. © 2006 Queer Foundation. All Rights Reserved. According to the national Association of school psychologists, one in seven school children is a bully or a victim (Beane) Bullying/teasing: National Issue -According to the national Association of school psychologists, one in seven school children is a bully or a victim (Beane) -Bullying directly affects about 5 million elementary and junior high students (Beane) -It's estimated that nearly 160,000 students stay home every day because of bullying (Beane) -There are numerous “on-looker children [the authors] have labeled “the silent majority” because they make up 85% of the school population. -They usually know who the bullies and victims are, but they are too frightened to intervene (Garrity, Jens, & Porter) Get involved and help change our society! or check out our upcoming events!

Hard Facts

Racism, sexism, classism along with many other social “isms” are still very present in our society. These “isms” manifest themselves in the daily functions of society more often than not.

The future of humanity lies in the hands of our younger generation. It has become more than crucial for us to transfer the responsibility of creating and sustaining an inclusive and peaceful society.

Here are the facts:

According to Diplomas Count, a June 2006 Education Week report, 30 percent of 9th graders fail to finish high school with their peers -- an estimated 1.2 million U.S. students from the class of 2006, and most of them are members of minority groups.

According to Rethinkig.org the number of young people in prison has increased by 66% over the last five years. There are now over 11,000 young people in prison. The majority of young sentenced prisoners have been convicted of non violent offences. In April 2002 only 15% of young male offenders were in prison for either sexual offences, or offences involving violence against the person.

It has been approximated that in the United States alone there are about 2 million homeless adolescents. A large percent of these homeless teens are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT). Most of then leave their homes to avoid they face from their parents and family because of their sexual orientation. They leave this harassment for extremely dangerous conditions found on the streets. The homeless GLBT individuals face a more risk living style than their heterosexual counterparts in this environment.
© 2006 Queer Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

According to the national Association of school psychologists, one in seven school children is a bully or a victim (Beane)

Bullying/teasing: National Issue
-According to the national Association of school psychologists, one in seven school children is a bully or a victim (Beane)
-Bullying directly affects about 5 million elementary and junior high students (Beane)
-It's estimated that nearly 160,000 students stay home every day because of bullying (Beane)
-There are numerous “on-looker children [the authors] have labeled “the silent majority” because they make up 85% of the school population.
-They usually know who the bullies and victims are, but they are too frightened to intervene (Garrity, Jens, & Porter)

Get involved and help change our society! or check out our upcoming events!

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