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The Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People (American Civil Liberties Union Handbook)
The Rights of Lesbians Gay Men Bisexuals and Transgender People - American Civil Liberties Union Handbook Author:Nan D Hunter, Courtney G Joslin, Sharon M Mcgowan In its fourth edition, this fully revised and updated survey covers the rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender people under present law, specifically in regard to freedom of speech and association, employment, housing, the military, family and parenting, and HIV disease. Utilizing an accessible question-and-answer format and non... more »technical language, The Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People provides an overview for understanding both the general themes in legal doctrine and the way in which individuals can begin the process of asserting rights provided by the law. First published in 1975, the volume has evolved in structure and content over the past three decades in accordance with changes in the laws it describes. As legal problems related to discrimination in the realms of occupational licenses and security clearances have waned, other fields of law have expanded. For instance, this edition features separate chapters on public and private sector employment and on relationships and parenting, signaling not a larger number of problems but a demand for employment and family law to serve a growing and diversifying population. Likewise, the inclusion of legal issues regarding bisexuals and transgender people in this edition emphasizes the importance of recognizing specificity and difference within the gay community, particularly due to the strong link between sexual orientation and transgender issues. Though not a substitute for legal counsel, The Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People is a useful starting point for people facing discrimination or legal uncertainty and helps readers navigate the turbulent and constantly changing waters of the laws regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. In setting forth LGBT rights law and suggesting how these rights can be protected and asserted, the volume is ultimately about the value of diversity and dissent. New to this edition are two appendixes that include contact information for national and regional LGBT legal groups, an overview of the legal system to explain some of the terms and concepts that appear throughout the book, and a summary of highlights of the law state by state.« less