CLASS 22 Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Social Policy

A set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and social policies affecting the LGBTQ community.

Marriage Equality

The legal recognition of same-sex marriages, allowing same-sex couples to access the same legal benefits as heterosexual couples.

LGBTQ Rights Movement

A social and political movement advocating for the rights of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer.

DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act)

A law passed in 1996 that defined marriage as a union between one man and one woman for federal purposes.

ACT UP

An activist group formed in the 1980s to advocate for effective AIDS treatment and policies, known for its direct action.

Bostock v. Clayton County

A landmark Supreme Court case that held Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HCPA)

A law that allows federal prosecution for hate crimes motivated by a victim's actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR)

An annual observance held on November 20th to memorialize those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence.

Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)

A proposed law that would prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Marriage Benefits

Legal rights and benefits associated with marriage, including healthcare decisions, survivor's benefits, tax benefits, and property rights.

Same-Sex Marriage Legalization

The process through which same-sex marriage was eventually recognized on a federal level in the United States in 2015.