Sexual orientation, gender identity, and the law in a nutshell
Title:
Sexual orientation, gender identity, and the law in a nutshell
Author:
Colker, Ruth, author.
ISBN:
9781634608992
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
xx, 376 pages ; 19 cm.
Series:
Nutshell series
Nutshell series.
Contents:
Introduction and overview -- Regulation of sexuality -- Regulation of gender identity and expression -- Regulation of parenthood -- Regulation of marriage -- United States military -- Federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws -- Freedom of expression and association -- Religious freedom.
Abstract:
This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and the law. Topics covered include: regulation of sexuality, gender identity and expression, parenthood, marriage, United States military, nondiscrimination statutes and ordinances, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and religious freedom. Discussion includes developments at the federal, state and local level. Statutes discussed include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX; the Fair Housing Act; the Affordable Care Act; Don't Ask, Don't Tell; Defense of Marriage Act, as well as some of the anti-gay rights measures that have been adopted in various statutes such as North Carolina. -- Provided by publisher.