Protection LGBTQ+ Rights in the U.S.
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Faculty Mentor
Michael Lipscomb, Ph.D.
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Political Science
Abstract
The government's role in LGBTQ+ politics is pivotal in protecting their human rights. This paper looks at existing data and policies from both the United States and from other countries that have LGBTQ+ policies. A look at how the U.S. and other countries have enacted LGBTQ+ policies allows us to analyze their effects on the LGBTQ+ community. In American politics, there are several challenges that the LGBTQ+ community faces. Focusing on both state and federal policies, this paper traces the development of these policies over time. In the years of 1940-1955 there was a national sexuality regime that sought to police the behavior of the LGBTQ+ community. More recently, members of the LGBTQ+ community have been working with their straight allies to help enact public policies that work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community, ranging from workplace regulations to marriage equality. This paper points towards the work that still needs to be done regarding these policies.
Course Assignment
PLSC 490 – Lipscomb
Start Date
15-4-2023 12:00 PM
Protection LGBTQ+ Rights in the U.S.
The government's role in LGBTQ+ politics is pivotal in protecting their human rights. This paper looks at existing data and policies from both the United States and from other countries that have LGBTQ+ policies. A look at how the U.S. and other countries have enacted LGBTQ+ policies allows us to analyze their effects on the LGBTQ+ community. In American politics, there are several challenges that the LGBTQ+ community faces. Focusing on both state and federal policies, this paper traces the development of these policies over time. In the years of 1940-1955 there was a national sexuality regime that sought to police the behavior of the LGBTQ+ community. More recently, members of the LGBTQ+ community have been working with their straight allies to help enact public policies that work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community, ranging from workplace regulations to marriage equality. This paper points towards the work that still needs to be done regarding these policies.
