Pierceson, Jason, 1972-

Sexual minorities and politics : an introduction / Jason Pierceson. - vii, 187 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The emergence of a movement for sexual minorities and its opposition in the United States -- Political theory -- Social movements, electoral politics, and public opinion -- Courts and the LGBT rights movement -- Public policies -- The transgender and intersex movements, law, and policy -- Global developments.

Sexual Minorities and Politics is the first textbook to provide students with an up-to-date, thorough, and comprehensive overview of the historical, political, and legal status of sexual and gender minorities. The text provides lists of key terms and discussion questions in each chapter to aid in student comprehension and fuel classroom debate.

9781442227682 (cloth : alk. paper) 9781442227699 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2015025498


Gay rights movement--History.--United States
Gay liberation movement--History.--United States
Sexual minorities--Political activity--History.--United States
Gay rights movement--History.
Gay liberation movement--History.
Sexual minorities--Political activity--History.

HQ76.8.U5 / P54 2016

323.32640973/P61