Sexual orientation, gender identity, and the law in a nutshell

By Ruth Colker

Subjects: Law and legislation, Homosexuality, law and legislation, Gays, legal status, laws, etc., Homosexuality, Law, united states, Gender identity, Legal status, laws, Gays

Description: 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.