Sexual orientation identity

measures of self-esteem, academic performance, peer relations, depression, anxiety, delinquent behavior, and substance use were similar for adolescents in both family types.” (CITE nllfs.org) A child’s well-being does not rely on the gender or sexual orientation…

Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD). GLAD is non-profit organization in the United States that works to stop discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status, and gender identity. The group originated in Boston, and serves the New England area of United States. The group was found by John Ward in 1978. His goal was to educated the lesbian, gays, bi-sexual, and transgender, questioning or queer (LGBTQ) on their legal rights while living with HIV. Glad is known for the Fricke vs.…

children in; however, many have claimed that these adults are in unfit to care for children due to their sexual orientation. In the American Foster care system, LGBT couples are viewed as inadequate caregivers to children due to the claims of people who disagree with their differing sexual…

While there are a number of different possible orientations and terms, for the purpose of analysis her I will focus on only two. There is heterosexual (attracted to and engage in sexual activities with the opposite gender) and homosexual behavior (attracted to and engage in sexual activates with members of the same gender). SSgt sexual orientation was in a way both normal and abnormal at the same time. There is an idea known as heternormality which…

In the book, it stated that Shane Dawson is a male homosexual, worked for a company called Entek International. During his work as an employee for the company, he received judgmental comments in regards to his sexual orientation by his co-workers, which actions were improper in work environment. For this reason, Dawson works became deteriorated. His work results became worse as the comments became more and more intense. This might happen because he did not have anyone to support him mentally.…

federal level as well regulation of LGBT employment discrimination in the United States are extremely limited; they vary from different jurisdiction and they cover sexual orientation, but those protections lack cover on sexual identity (Correll, 2007) There are no federal statutes that address employment discrimination on orientation and identity; thought the EEOC interprets the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to cover acumen alongside LGBT employees. The rulings can be cogent, aren’t…

Clause to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender, religion and disability.” (The Rights of Lesbian,Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People, paragraph 13) “The ACLU believes the Equal Protection Clause prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation as well.”(The Rights of Lesbian,Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People, paragraph 14) Consequently, discrimination is still not prohibited to homosexuals. As much as equality can be claimed it is not given and it is seen in multiple public…

damaging. According to Dr. Caitlin Ryan, who lead research done by the Family Acceptance Project on the effects of rejection on LBGT+ youth, “Our research has established a predictive link between specific negative family reactions to their child’s sexual orientation and serious health problems for these adolescents in young adulthood - such as…

must learn to successfully navigate the line between appropriate and inappropriate when discussing queer issues or helping queer students with personal problems. Often LGBTQ students are confused about their sexuality and have questions about sex and sexual issues. The teacher, as they would with a straight student asking questions about sex, would need to respect the boundaries of the student/teacher relationship, keeping the discussion professional and appropriate for an adult-student…

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and queer, or LGBTQ for short, people have a history of getting bullied, harassed both physically and verbally, and discriminated against all because of their sexual orientation and or gender identity. Many were even reluctant of, what many refer as, “coming out of the closet” because they feared they would not receive approval and support. Throughout the years, though, there have been people fighting for equality and the acceptance of these people. Outspoken…