Sexual orientation, gender identity, and the law in a nutshell / Ruth Colker (Distinguished University Professor, Heck-Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law, Michael E. Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University)n a Nutshell by Ruth ColkerCall Number: KF4754.5 .C65 2024
ISBN: 9781685614003
Publication Date: Eagan, MN : West Academic Publishing, [2024]
xxii, 431 pages ; 19 cm
Series: Nutshell series
Includes index
Summary: "This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and the law. Topics covered include: regulation of sexuality, gender identity and expression, parenthood, marriage, United States military, nondiscrimination statutes and ordinances, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and religious freedom. Discussion includes developments at the federal, state and local level. Statutes discussed include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX; the Fair Housing Act; the Affordable Care Act; Don't Ask, Don't Tell; Defense of Marriage Act, as well as some of the anti-LGBT rights measures that have been adopted in various states." -- publisher's website
Contents: Introduction and overview -- Regulation of sexuality -- Regulation of gender identity and expression -- Regulation of parenthood -- Regulation of marriage -- United States military -- Federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws -- Freedom of expression and association -- Religious freedom