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Same-Sex Couples and Families

Same-Sex Couples and Families. Chapter 8 “When I was in the military they gave me a medal for killing two men and a discharge for loving one.” Epitaph of Leonard P. Matlovich. LGBT Relationships. Prejudice and discrimination “I’d rather have a dead son than a gay son” (Quoted from text)

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Same-Sex Couples and Families

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  1. Same-Sex Couples and Families Chapter 8 “When I was in the military they gave me a medal for killing two men and a discharge for loving one.” Epitaph of Leonard P. Matlovich

  2. LGBT Relationships • Prejudice and discrimination • “I’d rather have a dead son than a gay son” (Quoted from text) • What accounts for such widespread hatred on account of sexual orientation?

  3. Can you distinguish between…? Sexual orientation Heterosexuality Homosexuality Homonegativity Heterosexism

  4. Identifying and Classifying Sexual Orientation • Problematic • Social Stigma and self reporting • Actions and identity • Sexual orientation is not exclusive

  5. The Heterosexual-Homosexual Rating Scale

  6. Prevalence of Homosexuality • 2% of the American population identify themselves a s gay or bisexual • Different studies show varying results • A 2004 national poll showed that about 5% of U.S. high school students identified themselves as lesbian or gay.

  7. What “Causes” Homosexuality? • The primary question is whether homosexuality is inborn or caused by environmental factors • Sexual orientation vs. sexual preference • Most gays believe that homosexuality is an inherited, inborn trait. • Most people who oppose homosexuality believe it is learned or “chosen”

  8. Can homosexuals change their sexual orientation? Why do many believe they should? Who believes they should? • Who is most likely to oppose gay rights? • Sex? Age? Education? Religiosity? Place of residence?

  9. What is internalized homophobia?

  10. Anti-Gay Marriage Legislation • In 1996 Congress passed and President Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). • The act states that marriage is a “legal union between one man and one woman” and denies federal recognition of same-sex marriage and the may federal benefits that go along with it. • As of 2012, 37 states have banned gay marriage either through statute or a state constitutional amendment.

  11. Legal Recognition and support of same sex couples and families • Decriminalization of sodomy • Civil unions • Domestic partnerships • June, 2013: DOMA and Prop 8 in California declared unconstitutional • The Federal Government must now grant equal treatment to gay couples married under state law; however, many states still do not allow gay marriage or have to recognize it from other states • A step towards equality; 13 states now have legalized gay marriage; many just legalized this year

  12. GLBT Relationships • Gay and lesbian couples tend to be more similar than different from heterosexual couples • Relationship satisfaction • Conflict and conflict resolution

  13. Discussion • Identify at least 2 arguments in support of same sex marriage and 2 main arguments against it. • Do you think that same sex marriage will be legal in all 50 states within your lifetime? Why or why not?

  14. GLBT Parenting Issues • Two areas of focus • Development and well-being of children with gay or lesbian parents • Discrimination in child custody, visitation, adoption, and foster care.

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