"[Describes] the key people and events that have paved the way for the modern gay rights movement and how members from the LGBTQ+ community have joined the cause to advocate for equal rights"--Provided by publisher.
Provides an introduction to the history of gender roles and rights in the United States and how public opinion about them have developed and changed over time.
Explores discrimination based on the LGBT community, including what it entails, how it manifested, how widespread it is, the effects on people, and how to address the problem.
getting beyond tolerance, defeating homophobia, and winning true equality
Signorile, Michelangelo
2016
"Marriage equality has surged across the country. Closet doors have burst open in business, entertainment, and even major league sports. But ... longtime [gay rights] advocate Michelangelo Signorile argues ... [that] homophobia is still a basic fact of American life"--Provided by publisher.
"Offers in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents and historic events that shaped civil rights struggles in American history [drawn from] more than forty primary source documents to deliver a thorough examination of civil rights movements in the U.S. from 1954 to 2015."--Provided by publisher.
An exploration of same-sex marriage that provides an overview of the history of marriage, discusses types of unions and their benefits, presents arguments on both sides of the debate, and examines related legal issues.
"Traces the [history] of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world"--OCLC.
Each chapter in this comprehensive book provides resources for teens encountering interpersonal or systemic mistreatment at home, school, work, and in their community.
