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Overview of Same Sex Marriage In The U.S.: The Struggle For Civil Rights And Equality

Rita A. Webb, ACSW, DCSW

Jun 20, 2005

The recent landmark decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to legalize gay and lesbian marriage has brought extensive media coverage and discussion of same sex marriage. The complexities surrounding same sex marriage are multifaceted and include a broad range of areas such as: legislation; institutional, social, and religious views; personal beliefs and biases; civil rights, ethics, and values.

Equity Practice Update - Promoting Positive School Environments For Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Students: Survey Findings

Evelyn P. Tomaszewski, MSW, ACSW

Aug 01, 2002

As social workers know, adolescence can be a challenging time for many young people. Recent studies confirm, however, that adolescence can be a particularly hard time for youths that either identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual or are youths questioning their feelings of same-sex attraction or desire for same-sex behavior (Reid & Tomaszewski, 2001).

Discrimination & HIV/AIDS - A Factsheet for Practitioners

NASW

Jan 01, 1999

Individuals with disabilities are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with HIV, whether they have outwardly manifested symptoms or not, are considered to have physical impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities. Therefore, the ADA covers them. The ADA gives federal civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities. It also guarantees equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services and telecommunications. Recent court decisions and pending legislation may affect this protection of HIV-positive people against discrimination.