Gay Rights (Lucent Overview Series)

Galas, Judith C.

ISBN 10: 1560061766 ISBN 13: 9781560061762

Publisher: Lucent Books, 1995

Discusses the history and importance of the struggle for gay rights in such areas as the military, the workplace, the family, and the treatment of AIDS

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Gr. 6^-9. In her introduction to this entry in the Overview series, Galas explains such terms as straight and sexual orientation; discusses sodomy laws, which "specifically forbid physical expressions of affection between people of the same sex" ; and looks briefly at scientific studies about the causes of homosexuality. Going back as far as the 1897 formation of a German gay rights group, she covers the history of individuals and groups fighting for gay rights, following with discussion of gays' fight for equal treatment within the family, in the workplace, and in the military. Her final chapters deal with important legislation and the impact of AIDS on the gay rights battle. The black-and-white illustrations are too dark and grainy, but the political cartoons are witty and add visual appeal. A list of organizations (including both pro and con gay rights groups) and further readings are appended. Susan Dove Lempke

From School Library Journal:

Grade 7 Up-As the series name implies, these books do not go into great detail on their subjects. Rather, they are excellent, well-organized introductions that take readers from general to more specific information. In Gay Rights, precedent-setting cases are sketched, giving students starting points for research. Political cartoons are scattered throughout; although they are relevant to the text, readers unfamiliar with the topic might find them confusing rather than elucidating. Sherrow's title begins with a historical overview and continues through reforms now in progress. The problems caused by the release of mental patients under so-called reforms of the past are addressed, as are the mental illnesses of the homeless. Both volumes are illustrated with black-and-white photographs and are well documented and extensively indexed.?Marilyn Fairbanks, East Junior High, Brockton, MA
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