Gays And Lesbians In The Democratic Process
Ellen D.B. Riggle; Barry L. Tadlock
Gays and Lesbians in the Democratic Process puts theory to the test by compiling the current research of political scientists working in an empirical tradition. The articles in this volume extend and expand on a growing body of research on the movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered equality in the political world, with a focus on the areas of public policy, public opinion, and political representation. Contributors tackle such questions as: What factors determine the adoption and effectiveness of nondiscrimination policies based on sexual orientation? How do variables of education, religion, and urban location influence public attitudes toward lesbians and gays? How has the emergence of the Christian Right paradoxically helped to consolidate the gay and lesbian movement? How are opportunities for political participation used to advance or curtail lesbian and gay rights? How will voters evaluate openly gay and lesbian candidates for public office?
This book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of American politics and gay and lesbian studies as well as for community activists.
Check for it on:
Details
| ISBN | 9780231115858 |
| Genre | LGBT Studies/Social Sciences |
| Publication Date | 15-Dec-99 |
| Publisher | Columbia University Press |
| Editor | Ellen D. B. Riggle; Barry L. Tadlock |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| No. of Pages | 384 |
| Language | English |
| Rating | NotRated |
| Editor | Ellen D. B. Riggle; Barry L. Tadlock |
| Subject | Gay Liberation Movement – United States; Gay Rights – United States; Gays – Political Activity. – United States |
| BookID | 4661 |
