Original essays by scholars and activists giving a comprehensive overview of the debate over civil rights for gays and lesbians in American politics. Contributors examine the political organizations and tactics of the gay and lesbian movement, the strategies and ideology of opposition groups such as the Christian Right, and key policy issues including military service, anti-discrimination laws and AIDS. Closing chapters follow the struggle for gay rights in Congress, the courts, state and local government, and electoral politics.
Details
| ISBN | 9780226719993 |
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| Copyright Date | 2000 |
| Publication Date | July 1, 2000 |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
| Format | Paperback |
| No. of Pages | 476 |
| Language | English |
| Notes | Edited by Craig A. Rimmerman, Kenneth D. Wald and Clyde Wilcox. |
| Genre | Anthology - Nonfiction; Law & Government; LGBT Studies/Social Sciences |
| Subject | Gay rights; Gay Rights - United States; Homosexuality - Political Aspects - United States |