LGBTQ Rights and the Law

LGBTQ Rights and the Law explores the history of legislation affecting the LGBTQ community, including the proposed ban on transgender soldiers. It also explores the lives of the people who have challenged anti-LGBTQ legislation and made a difference for LGBTQ people in America. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of contents Life in America is markedly different for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) when compared to straight, cisgender people. This series takes a close look at what gender and sexual orientation mean in the United States. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.