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gay couples in the 1950's had no rights at all, and if discovered, were fired from their jobs, sent to jail, and/or given intense psychotherapy.
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What are some gay rights protected by the bill of rights?
Gay people were not specifically considered upon the writing the Constitution, so there aren't any real "Gay rights" in the Bill of Rights. Although, the Bill of Rights still applies, I guess.
How did the civil rights movement affect the gay rights movement?
The language of the civil rights movement has been used to fight the opposition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights. The civil rights movement did not directly affect the gay rights movement, but it did influence some on how they could make their secret open and accepted by others. This eventually became known as Gay Liberation. It may sound similar to Women Liberation, the movement where women wanted rights to vote, get abortions, and have the same pay as men. Another term, Gay Power, originally came from the term Black Power which was part of the civil rights movement.
Should gay people receive constitutional rights?
Gays already have constitutional rights. They are fighting for equal rights.
Why should gay rights not be allowed?
There is no reason why Gay rights SHOULD not be allowed, However, in many places around the world LGBT* rights are not legalized due to religious reasons, or political reasons.
What is a pure conservative?
A conservative is someone who believes power should be given to the individual. ^ Really? Then why are they also are against Gay rights, woman's rights and separation of church and state. Individual rights my foot! This should be in the discussion section. A true conservative believes in maxmium rights. This means that to be a true conservative you would be for gay rights and womens rights.
What are the parental rights for gay partners in Alabama?
gay partners in Alabama have no rights as a couple, but may have some rights as a parent if they legally adopted their children or if the children are biological to one partner.
Are womans rights gay?
Women's rights and gay rights definitely have some overlap, but the differences are in what rights are lacking.
When did the fight over gays and lesbian rights start in the us?
The gay rights movement started (very quietly) in the 1950s. It began in earnest after the 1969 Stonewall Riots.
It is true obama is gay?
No, there is absolutely no evidence of it. Some of the president's political enemies, and a couple of tabloids, spread this rumor several years ago. They seemed to base it on the president's support for gay rights and the fact that he has gay friends. But many heterosexuals support gay rights and have gay friends. And all evidence shows that the president is happily married to his wife Michelle.
What are some gay rights protected by the bill of rights?
Gay people were not specifically considered upon the writing the Constitution, so there aren't any real "Gay rights" in the Bill of Rights. Although, the Bill of Rights still applies, I guess.
What are some reasons gay people would get married?
The main reason is the dignity of having their relationship recognized by society, but marriage also gives the couple rights and responsibilities.
What are the options for a gay couple on having a baby?
It depends on the law in your state or country. In some placesa gay couple can adopt a babya gay couple can donate sperm to a woman who will have the baby for them (surrogate mother)a gay couple who are lesbians can get sperm from a friend, or from a sperm bank and inseminate one of the partners.a gay couple can have a baby from a previous marriage of one of the partners
Are gay rights positive or negative rights?
gay rights are positive rights.
Do Christians believe in gay rights?
There is a wide array of different views among Christians regarding gay rights. Christians do not all always think with a single mind. Some support gay rights and many do not.
What rights do gay married people have?
If they are living in the same state/province/country that accepted marriage equality, then they have the same rights as any straight, married couple.
Do gay people have rights in the United States?
Yes, all gay people in the United States have some rights, but depending on the state, they may be lacking some important rights, such as the right to marry, and the right to not get fired from a job for being gay.
What rights do same-sex married couples have?
This differs from area to area. In some areas, gay marriage has all the same rights and benefits as normal marriage. In some areas, gay marriage is not recognized, and so gay married couples have no additional rights or benefits.
