GOV 318 - The Law and Politics of Sexual Orientation

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course examines the law and politics aff ecting lesbians and gay men in the United States and investigates issues like same-sex marriage; the constitutionality of consensual-sodomy laws; sexual-orientation discrimination in public accommodations, housing, and the workplace; antigay ballot initiatives; child custody, visitation, adoption, and foster care by lesbian and gay parents and their domestic partners; health insurance and other benefi ts for domestic partners; and gays in the military. Th ese issues will be considered through an examination of case law. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, GOV 101, and junior standing or above.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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