Political Science
POLS 3309: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Public Policy
Lecture - 4 credits
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- Examines the politics and public policies of the movement for equality and social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in a wide range of state and federal policy areas such as same-sex marriage, military service, family adoption rights, and employment discrimination protection.
- Reviews the political history of LGBT communities and the treatment of LGBT people since the 1920s in the United States and globally.
- Analyzes the policy debates by considering voting behavior, trends in public opinion toward LGBT issues, and the political incorporation of LGBT people in the United States and around the world.
- Students who do not meet course prerequisites may seek permission of instructor.
Examines the politics and public policies of the movement for equality and social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in a wide range of state and federal policy areas such as same-sex marriage, military service, family adoption rights, and employment discrimination protection. Show more.
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