[DOWNLOAD] "America's Changing Attitudes Toward Homosexuality, Civil Unions, And Same-Gender Marriage: 1977-2004." by Social Work # Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: America's Changing Attitudes Toward Homosexuality, Civil Unions, And Same-Gender Marriage: 1977-2004.
- Author : Social Work
- Release Date : January 01, 2007
- Genre: Social Science,Books,Nonfiction,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 212 KB
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Equal rights for lesbians and gay men may be the greatest civil rights battle of the 21st century. Recent activism and initiatives to solemnize same-sex marriages or legalize civil unions have brought unprecedented public attention to the concerns of gay men and lesbians. Although many states and couples have begun legal battles that may last for many years, the legal rights of same-gender couples and their families remain uncertain. In the court of public opinion, however, Americans' attitudes toward homosexuality, civil unions, and same-gender marriages are slowly crystallizing. As with race relations and women's rights, over the past 25 years Americans' stance toward gay men and lesbians has become more positive, while at the same time many continue to oppose targeted policy and specific rights for this group. The next 25 years may produce a rather dramatic legal and cultural transition, and social workers must stay abreast of the issues to serve all their clients effectively. LEGAL UNIONS