Question 1

The term transgendered describes a person's sexual orientation.

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The term transgendered describes a person's gender identity or expression, not their sexual orientation. Sexual orientation refers to a person's romantic and/or sexual attraction to others, such as being heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc.

Question 2

It is illegal in the U.S. to deny someone a job because he/she is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

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Question 3

Most U.S. courts operate on the assumption that gay and lesbian parents are, by definition, unfit parents.

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While there have been cases where gay and lesbian parents have faced discrimination in custody battles, it is not accurate to say that most U.S. courts operate on the assumption that they are unfit parents. In fact, more and more courts are recognizing the importance of considering the best interests of the child above the sexual orientation of the parent. Additionally, there are now laws in place that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in custody and adoption cases.

Question 4

What argument does the ACLU use to support its opposition of hate crime legislation? Do you support or oppose hate crimes? Why?

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Question 5

Discuss the meaning of transgender. Is it the same or different from sexual orientation? Why or how is this relevant to GLBT rights and discrimination?

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Question 6

The Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 expanded federal hate crime coverage to include crimes motivated by perceived or actual sexual orientation or gender identity.

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The Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, also known as the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, expanded federal hate crime coverage to include crimes motivated by perceived or actual sexual orientation or gender identity.

Question 7

The Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA) was signed into law by President Obama in January 2013.

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Although ENDA was introduced in Congress multiple times and had passed the Senate in 2013, it was never signed into law by President Obama.

Question 8

How did Freud's theories contribute to the stigma and mental illness view of homosexuality?

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Question 9

Why is the Americans with Disabilities Act important for gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender individuals?

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Question 10

President Clinton's record on the rights of gay and lesbian persons was mixed. List one of his decisions that illustrated lack of support for gay rights, and another that indicated support.

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Quiz 11: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals