"Great strides have been made in securing rights for the LGBT community in recent years. Although statistics prove that acceptance of LGBT individuals has grown substantially in the past decade, there are still many people who ignore the laws in favor of their own beliefs. This anthology brings together writings from diverse sources to construct a well-balanced examination of LGBT rights in the United States and around the world. Readers will be exposed to both sides of the same-sex marriage debate, the controversy over restroom access for transgender individuals, and the reasons why the LGBT community continues to fight for its rights"--Provided by the publisher.
Content Note
Does the LGBTQ community enjoy equal rights? -- Overview: LGBTQ rights are improving around the world / Arwen Armbrecht -- Yes: the LGBTQ community enjoys equal rights -- The LGBTQ community has political power / Ian Millhiser -- LGBTQ individuals have reasons to cheer / Genny Beemyn -- No: the LGBTQ community does not enjoy equal rights -- The LGBTQ community still suffers from injustices / David Miller -- LGBTQ people post both gains and losses in human rights worldwide / Graeme Reid -- LGBTQ people are not safe in America / Douglas Quan -- Does the promotion of LGBTQ rights threaten the freedom of others? -- Overview: rights for LGBTQ Americans may threaten religious freedom / Emma Green -- Yes: LGBTQ rights threaten the rights of others -- LGBTQ rights threaten some Americans / David Elcott -- LGBTQ rights threaten businesses / Kristine Marsh -- No: LGBTQ rights do no threaten the rights of others -- Business owners cannot use religion to discriminate / Zach Ford -- Tolerance is needed to protect LGBTQ rights and religious freedoms / Cody Cain -- Is same-sex marriage a human right? -- Overview: same-sex marriage highlights tension over fundamental rights / Danaya Wright -- Yes: same-sex marriage is a human right -- Same-sex parents should have marital rights / Tanya Washington -- The state should not be involved in marriages of any kind / Stephan Kinsella -- No: same-sex marriage is not a human right -- Same-sex marriage threatens the entire human rights framework / Travis Weber and L. Lin -- Traditional marriage promotes the common good / Unam Sanctam Catholicam -- Do transgender individuals deserve special protection? -- Overview: US courts debate the difference between sex equality and gender equality / Lyle Denniston -- Yes: transgender people need special protection -- Transgender people face high rates of workplace discrimination / Crosby Burns and Jeff Krehely -- Restrooms are dangerous places for transgender students / Alison Gash -- No: transgender students do not need special protection -- Transgender students are protected by Title IX / GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders -- Transgender restroom laws protect citizens / Brandon Morse.