Study of Women and Gender 205 - LGBT HISTORY & POLITICS

This course will provide an overview of the birth and growth of the 20th century movement for GLBT visibility, community and equality in the United States through and including the contemporary 21st century status of LGBT rights. Topics to be addressed include public opinion; state ballot initiatives; GLBT candidates, elections and interest groups; federal and state legislation; and state and federal court decisions affecting GLBT citizens. Public policy areas include Defense of Marriage Act, Federal Marriage Amendment, Hate Crimes Prevention Act, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and US Federal AIDS Policy. Prerequisite SWG 150 or permission of the instructor.