Gay and Lesbian Rights in the United States: A Documentary History (Primary Documents in American History and Contemporary Issues)
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (684 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0313306966 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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WILLIAMS is Professor of Anthropology and Gender Studies at the University of Southern California.YOLANDA RETTER is staff librarian of the ONE/Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles.. About the AuthorWALTER L
"Best overview of the background of the gay rights movement" according to H. Quintner. This book goes behind the headlines of current issues like same-sex marriage, gay rights controversies, and religious attitudes, to give a comprehensive understanding of the history of the gay and lesbian rights movement. It includes a comprehensive selection of documents, from the early colonial period to the present, tied together with historical explanations that put these sources into clear perspective. Clearly written and astute, this book helped me learn more about the Native American respect for s
Personal testimonies, laws, opinion pieces, court cases, and other documents, dating from colonial times to the present day, encourage students to challenge their assumptions and strengthen critical thinking skills.The struggle for gay and lesbian rights in the United States is founded on the idea that feelings of love and sexual attraction between persons of the same sex are natural, moral, normal, psychologically healthy, and deserving of full equality in all aspects of society. The documents presented in this unique collection clearly portray the arguments that have been used to refute this idea, and how homosexuals in U.S. society have fought for acceptance as people worthy of equal rights. The struggle is traced chronologically, providing a multifaceted overview of the issues for anyone studying the history and volatility of this movement.. This collection of primary documents explores those beliefs and their counter-arguments, providing varying viewpoints on the complex issue of gay and lesbian rights. The movement for gay and lesbian rights in America is a response to long-held beliefs that have, at times throughout the history of the United States, made homosexuality legally, politically, and socially unacceptable
WILLIAMS is Professor of Anthropology and Gender Studies at the University of Southern California.YOLANDA RETTER is staff librarian of the ONE/Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles.. WALTER L