Lgbtq Americans In The U S Political System 2 Volumes

Author : Jason Pierceson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9798216110774

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LGBTQ Americans in the U.S. Political System [2 volumes] by Jason Pierceson Pdf

This comprehensive sourcebook covers the evolution of LGBTQ engagement in American politics, from the emergence of gay rights as a political issue in the early 1970s to the present day, when LGBTQ issues occupy a prominent place in politics. This work provides a broad and authoritative survey of the ways in which gay Americans are influencing the tenor and trajectory of U.S. politics at the local, state, and national levels. An encyclopedic section offers thorough coverage of all of the individuals, organizations, cultural forces, political issues, and legal decisions that have combined to elevate the role of LGBTQ people at the ballot box, on the campaign trail, in Washington, and in mayors' offices, city councils, and school boards across the country. Complementing reference entries are in-depth essays on the rising prominence of gay Americans as voters, candidates, public officials, lawmakers, and opinion leaders, providing further context for understanding their impact on modern U.S. political processes and institutions from the perspective of liberals and conservatives alike. Finally, the set includes a collection of important primary source documents that illuminate landmark events, examine gay policy priorities and preferences, and showcase the beliefs and experiences of prominent LGBTQ Americans in the world of politics.

Author : Jason Pierceson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Sexual minorities
ISBN : 1440852782

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LGBTQ Americans in the U.S. Political System: A-L by Jason Pierceson Pdf

Author : Marla Brettschneider,Susan Burgess,Christine Keating
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781479893874

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LGBTQ Politics by Marla Brettschneider,Susan Burgess,Christine Keating Pdf

"From Harvey Milk to Barney Frank, and from ACT UP to Proposition 8, in the past few decades, no political change has been more significant than the civil rights advancements of LGBTQ citizens. LGBTQ Politics is the first authoritative reader to approach the complexity of queer politics from a political science persective, bringing together original contributions from leadings scholars in the field on key issues in LGBTQ politics. These original essays cover a wide range of essential topics, including marriage equality, transgender discrimination, gay and lesbian political candidates, LGBTQ human rights advocacy, HIV prevention, and LGBTQ movements of the Global South. The volume also includes a number of critical essays that reflect upon the state of political science as a discipline that has struggled to address queer politics. Contributors draw from a variety of subfields in political science, including comparative politics, political theory, American politics, public law, and international relations. Essays that focus on mainstream institutional politics appear alongside contributions grounded in grassroots movements and critical theory. While some essays express concerns that the democratic basis of the LGBTQ movement has been undermined, others celebrate the movement's successes and offer visions for the future. A comprehensive, thought-provoking, and authoritative collection, LGBTQ Politics: A Critical Reader is required reading for anyone looking to learn about the politics of sexuality"--Back cover.

Author : Raymond A. Smith,Donald P. Haider-Markel
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2002-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781576077313

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Gay and Lesbian Americans and Political Participation by Raymond A. Smith,Donald P. Haider-Markel Pdf

A groundbreaking volume surveying the contributions that gay and lesbian Americans have made to the democratic process. In 1969, when lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people first participated as a group in the political process, they faced an imposing array of obstacles. Everything from personal rejection and violence; state anti-sodomy laws; exclusion from the armed forces; and legal discrimination in employment, housing, credit, consumer service, and public accommodations. Nevertheless, by the end of the millennium, LGBT people had transformed themselves into a well-organized and begrudgingly respected political force. In the process, they dramatically changed laws and attitudes across the nation. This new volume tells the story of the rapid growth and remarkable successes of the LGBT movement—a record that makes it one of the most successful social movements in U.S. history and, ironically, the least studied.

Author : Mark Hertzog
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1996-08-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780814744826

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The Lavender Vote by Mark Hertzog Pdf

In the quarter century since the Stonewall riots in New York City's Greenwich Village launched the national gay-rights movement in earnest, LGB voters have steadily expanded their political influence. The Lavender Vote is the first full- length examination of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals as a factor in American elections. Mark Hertzog here describes the differences in demographics, attitudes, and voting behavior between self-identified bisexuals and homosexuals and the rest of the voting population. He shows that lavender self- identifiers comprise a distinctive voting bloc equal in numbers to Latino voters, more liberal across the board on domestic social issues (though not necessarily on economic or national security issues) than non-gay voters, and extremely unified in high-salience elections. Further, lavender voters, contrary to popular belief, are up for grabs between the two major parties. Offering a clear and thorough explanation of LGB voting tendencies, this volume will be must-reading for elected officials, candidates for office, and all those interested in learning about LGB voters.

Author : Jonathan Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9780812251852

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Beyond the Politics of the Closet by Jonathan Bell Pdf

"This collection of essays seeks to explore the impact that gay rights politics and activism have had on the wider American political landscape since the rights revolutions of the 1960s"--

Author : Randy Shilts
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0312342640

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Conduct Unbecoming by Randy Shilts Pdf

The definitive book on lesbians and gay men in the US military. Randy Shilts, author of the classic documentary history of the AIDS epidemic And The Band Played On, was acclaimed for his ability to take epic histories and molding them into gripping, intimate narratives. Conduct Unbecoming, his groundbreaking exploration of lesbians and gays in the military, came out of hundreds of interviews conducted with servicepeople at all levels of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps and intense research uncovering thousands of documents resulting in a unique history of gays in the military as well as the persecution of gays in the military. Conduct Unbecoming will leave readers moved and imbued with a better understanding of the pressing situation in our nation's military. "A sober, thoroughly researched and engrossingly readable history on the subject. [Shilts's] chronicle is excellent military history, closely woven with an enthralling analysis of the changing definitions of sexuality and personal relationships in American society....[A] landmark book....Remarkable." --New York Times Book Review "A masterpiece of investigative reporting...Shilts has shown us the honor homosexuals have brought, and continue to bring, to the uniforms they wear and the country they serve." - Boston Globe "Gays, we are told, would damage morale in the military. Shilts documents the fact that morale has already been eaten away by hypocrisy, contradictions, and favoritism...This book will be to gay and lesbian liberation what Betty Friedan's was to early feminism or Rachel Carson's to ecological consciousness. No fair-minded person can read Conduct Unbecoming and consider the present system defensible. - USA Today "Gripping reading....the history of homosexual people and the movement for gay/lesbian equality in the United States can nowhere be more clearly told." - Los Angeles Times

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on the Health of Select Populations,Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Issues and Research Gaps and Opportunities
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309210652

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The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People by Institute of Medicine,Board on the Health of Select Populations,Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Issues and Research Gaps and Opportunities Pdf

At a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals--often referred to under the umbrella acronym LGBT--are becoming more visible in society and more socially acknowledged, clinicians and researchers are faced with incomplete information about their health status. While LGBT populations often are combined as a single entity for research and advocacy purposes, each is a distinct population group with its own specific health needs. Furthermore, the experiences of LGBT individuals are not uniform and are shaped by factors of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographical location, and age, any of which can have an effect on health-related concerns and needs. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People assesses the state of science on the health status of LGBT populations, identifies research gaps and opportunities, and outlines a research agenda for the National Institute of Health. The report examines the health status of these populations in three life stages: childhood and adolescence, early/middle adulthood, and later adulthood. At each life stage, the committee studied mental health, physical health, risks and protective factors, health services, and contextual influences. To advance understanding of the health needs of all LGBT individuals, the report finds that researchers need more data about the demographics of these populations, improved methods for collecting and analyzing data, and an increased participation of sexual and gender minorities in research. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People is a valuable resource for policymakers, federal agencies including the National Institute of Health (NIH), LGBT advocacy groups, clinicians, and service providers.

Author : David Rayside
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774820110

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Faith, Politics, and Sexual Diversity in Canada and the United States by David Rayside Pdf

For decades, agitation by lesbians, gays, and other sexual minorities for political recognition has provoked a heated response among religious activists in both Canada and the United States. In this remarkable comparative study, expert authors explore the tenacity of anti-gay sentiment, as well as the dramatic shifts in public attitudes towards queer groups across all faith communities in both the United States and Canada. They conclude that, despite the ongoing conflict, religious adherence does not invariably entail opposition to the political acknowledgment of queer rights.

Author : Javier Corrales,Mario Pecheny
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822973713

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The Politics of Sexuality in Latin America by Javier Corrales,Mario Pecheny Pdf

The city of Buenos Aires has guaranteed all couples, regardless of gender, the right to register civil unions. Mexico City has approved the Cohabitation Law, which grants same-sex couples marital rights identical to those of common-law relationships between men and women. Yet, a gay man was murdered every two days in Latin America in 2005, and Brazil recently led the world in homophobic murders. These facts illustrate the wide disparity in the treatment and rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations across the region. The Politics of Sexuality in Latin America presents the first English-language reader on LGBT politics in Latin America. Representing a range of contemporary works by scholars, activists, analysts, and politicians, the chapters address LGBT issues in nations from Cuba to Argentina. In their many findings, two main themes emerge: the struggle for LGBT rights has made significant inroads in the first decade of the twenty-first century (though not in every domain or every region); and the advances made were slow in coming compared to other social movements. The articles uncover the many obstacles that LGBT activists face in establishing new laws and breaking down societal barriers. They identify perhaps the greatest roadblock in Latin American culture as an omnipresent system of “heteronormativity,” wherein heterosexuality, patriarchalism, gender hierarchies, and economic structures are deeply rooted in nearly every level of society. Along these lines, the texts explore specific impediments including family dependence, lack of public spaces, job opportunities, religious dictums, personal security, the complicated relationship between leftist political parties and LGBT movements in the region, and the ever-present “closets,” which keep LGBT issues out of the public eye. The volume also looks to the future of LGBT activism in Latin America in areas such as globalization, changing demographics, the role of NGOs, and the rise of economic levels and education across societies, which may aid in a greater awareness of LGBT politics and issues. As the editors posit, to be democratic in the truest sense of the word, nations must recognize and address all segments of their populations.

Author : James West Davidson,Brian DeLay,Christine Leigh Heyrman,Mark Lytle,Michael Stoff
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-04
Category : History
ISBN : PSU:000066832256

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US: A Narrative History, Volume 2: Since 1865 by James West Davidson,Brian DeLay,Christine Leigh Heyrman,Mark Lytle,Michael Stoff Pdf

This two-volume illustrated history of the United States covers the first civilizations in North America to the twenty-first century and includes Backstory features on lesser known corners of history, Opinion debates on historical topics, Point of View historians' insights on key issues, and Then and Now comparisons of cultural artifacts from past and present.

Author : David K. Johnson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226825731

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The Lavender Scare by David K. Johnson Pdf

A new edition of a classic work of history, revealing the anti-homosexual purges of midcentury Washington. In The Lavender Scare, David K. Johnson tells the frightening story of how, during the Cold War, homosexuals were considered as dangerous a threat to national security as Communists. Charges that the Roosevelt and Truman administrations were havens for homosexuals proved a potent political weapon, sparking a “Lavender Scare” more vehement and long-lasting than Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare. Drawing on declassified documents, years of research in the records of the National Archives and the FBI, and interviews with former civil servants, Johnson recreates the vibrant gay subculture that flourished in midcentury Washington and takes us inside the security interrogation rooms where anti-homosexual purges ruined the lives and careers of thousands of Americans. This enlarged edition of Johnson’s classic work of history—the winner of numerous awards and the basis for an acclaimed documentary broadcast on PBS—features a new epilogue, bringing the still-relevant story into the twenty-first century.

Author : Jami Kathleen Taylor,Donald P. Haider-Markel
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780472072354

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Transgender Rights and Politics by Jami Kathleen Taylor,Donald P. Haider-Markel Pdf

A theoretically grounded and methodically sophisticated empirical analysis of transgender politics

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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UNITED STATES POLITICAL SCIENCE DOCUMENTS Volume Eleven 1985 part 2 Document Descriptions by Anonim Pdf

Author : Combahee River Collective
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : African American women
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001980726

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The Combahee River Collective Statement by Combahee River Collective Pdf