Bibliograph

LGBTQ discrimination in America, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD ; with Kristin Marciniak

Type

Label

LGBTQ discrimination in America, by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD ; with Kristin Marciniak

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

LGBTQ discrimination in America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1089596108

Responsibility statement

by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD ; with Kristin Marciniak

Series statement

Being LGBTQ in America

Summary

The LGBTQ community encompasses a wide variety of identities and experiences, and currently there are no federal laws that explicitly protect their rights. Changes have been slow, in part because the community encompasses a wide variety of identities and experiences. Harris and Marciniak examine the effects of direct and indirect discrimination, and stresses the importance of educating people about the inaccuracies of harmful stereotypes, and of altering the political framework that allows LGBTQ discrimination. -- adapted from chapter: A hostile atmosphere

Table Of Contents

A hostile atmosphere -- Political framework -- Employment -- Health care -- Education -- Housing -- The criminal justice system -- Effects of discrimination -- Fighting against discrimination

Target audience

adolescent

Classification