gay rights

"Great strides have been made in LGBTQ+ civil rights since the 1950s. These strides include the affirmation of marriage equality, enactment of anti-discrimination laws, and freedom to serve openly in the military. Despite such groundbreaking victories, achieving full equality remains a struggle. Readers will learn about the history of this fight, the activists, and the allies who've used their voices to spur progress. They will also discover the tools to safely and consciously support LGBTQ+ rights"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the events of the Stonewall Riots depicted by the people who influenced, recorded, and reacted to it.

"Throughout history, transgender people have been largely ignored and discriminated against. They have sometimes faced violence. Today, some lawmakers and activists are working to change this. They are working to defend the rights of transgender people. Transgender Rights explores the history of this issue and how it has evolved, including how people and laws are addressing it today"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents a collection of primary source materials that looks at the LGBT movement.

"Describes the Stonewall Riots in New York City in 1969, which sparked the gay liberation movement in the United States, and details the history of LGBTQ rights since the riots"--OCLC.

"Profiles a host of accomplished transgender people who have made their names in a wide range of fields, including sports, politics, activism, entertainment, and the arts"--Amazon.com.

"On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all U.S. states, ruling that the Constitution guarantees marriage rights to all citizens regardless of their sexual preference. The historic decision was hailed as a major victory by LGBT-rights advocates, but opponents condemned it as an assault on traditional values. This . . . volume traces the history of the landmark Supreme Court case, including the arguments for and against same-sex marriage"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the Stonewall Riots in New York City in 1969, which sparked the gay liberation movement in the United States, and details the history of LGBTQ rights since the riots"--OCLC.

Provides in-depth analysis of thirty-five primary source documents drawn from the ongoing movement to achieve recognition and equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Provides a two volume set that contains a chronological analysis of the historical events that have identified, defined, and legally established the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities.