American Civil Rights Movement
We have learned that Civil Rights are rights that government ensures every citizen have access to. WE have learned
about the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950’s and 60’s that largely addressed the racial inequality that our nation had
to confront. In an essay of 5-6 pages I would like you to try to address the following questions and/points.
In 2024 what do you think is the most pressing civil rights issue of contemporary times?
Who or what does the leadership look like in its efforts to call attention to this issue?
What role does RACE, CLASS and GENDER play in your contemporary issue?
What have been the strategies or tactics used to bring attention to this issue?
Are you a part of the fight to call attention to this civil rights issue? Why or why not?
What are your proposed solutions to address this issue?
Civil Rights Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community in the United States
Civil Rights Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community in the United States
The fight for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality in the U.S. has been complex, spanning
centuries of judicial battles, societal movement, uncertainty, personal struggle, and political
disagreement.
Proponents believe gay marriage bans are discriminatory and unconstitutional as they believe
they should have equal access to marriage benefits.
A common objection is that marriage should follow traditional meaning and aims, mainly to
produce a new generation.
The story began with the rise of the gay rights movement after the Stonewall Riots in 1969. The
momentum grew through activism and legal challenges (Procon.org, 2021).
Along the way, there were obstacles, like the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) passage and
laws defining marriage between one man and one woman.
The tide change started with repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and ended with a Supreme
, Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, 2015 ruling favored same-sex marriage in all the states.
In today's presentation, we will delve into the civil rights issues of the LGBTQ community, the
legislative developments that have propelled the fairness cause, the remaining issues and the role
of the U.S. government in achieving justice.
The Civil Rights Issues Faced by the LGBTQ+ Community
One of the most significant civil rights issues in the community of LGBQ+ is insufficient legal
protection. Employment, housing, and access to public services are still denied to many
individuals for simply being LGBTQ+ in most states (ProCon.org, 2021). This absence of legal
defenses makes it easier to be biased for employers and landlords to discriminate against
We have learned that Civil Rights are rights that government ensures every citizen have access to. WE have learned
about the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950’s and 60’s that largely addressed the racial inequality that our nation had
to confront. In an essay of 5-6 pages I would like you to try to address the following questions and/points.
In 2024 what do you think is the most pressing civil rights issue of contemporary times?
Who or what does the leadership look like in its efforts to call attention to this issue?
What role does RACE, CLASS and GENDER play in your contemporary issue?
What have been the strategies or tactics used to bring attention to this issue?
Are you a part of the fight to call attention to this civil rights issue? Why or why not?
What are your proposed solutions to address this issue?
Civil Rights Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community in the United States
Civil Rights Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community in the United States
The fight for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality in the U.S. has been complex, spanning
centuries of judicial battles, societal movement, uncertainty, personal struggle, and political
disagreement.
Proponents believe gay marriage bans are discriminatory and unconstitutional as they believe
they should have equal access to marriage benefits.
A common objection is that marriage should follow traditional meaning and aims, mainly to
produce a new generation.
The story began with the rise of the gay rights movement after the Stonewall Riots in 1969. The
momentum grew through activism and legal challenges (Procon.org, 2021).
Along the way, there were obstacles, like the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) passage and
laws defining marriage between one man and one woman.
The tide change started with repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and ended with a Supreme
, Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, 2015 ruling favored same-sex marriage in all the states.
In today's presentation, we will delve into the civil rights issues of the LGBTQ community, the
legislative developments that have propelled the fairness cause, the remaining issues and the role
of the U.S. government in achieving justice.
The Civil Rights Issues Faced by the LGBTQ+ Community
One of the most significant civil rights issues in the community of LGBQ+ is insufficient legal
protection. Employment, housing, and access to public services are still denied to many
individuals for simply being LGBTQ+ in most states (ProCon.org, 2021). This absence of legal
defenses makes it easier to be biased for employers and landlords to discriminate against
