Sexual orientation and gender identity / edited by Justin Healey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Healey, Justin, editor.

Series:

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; 378.

Issues in Society ; Volume 378

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sexual orientation.

Gender identity.

Intersex people--Identity.

Intersex people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (60 pages) : colour illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Thirroul, Australia : The Spinney Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Sexual orientation and gender identity are separate, distinct parts of people's overall identity. Equality and freedom from discrimination are human rights belonging to all people, however, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse and intersex (LGBTI) people experience hostility in many areas of everyday life. This book explores issues involving sexual orientation, gender diversity and intersex status; and explains what equality means for people who are subjected to misunderstanding and homophobia.

Contents:

CHAPTER 1. SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER DIVERSITY AND INTERSEX

Understanding gender

LGBT rights: frequently asked questions

Inclusive language guide: respecting people of intersex, trans and gender diverse experience

Coming out

Intersex for allies

Eugenics and the practice of transgendering children

Don’t demonise doctors for treating gender identity disorder

Sexuality and gender identity

Factors affecting LGBTI people

CHAPTER 2. LGBTI RIGHTS AND DISCRIMINATION

Combating discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

Born free and equal UN launches global campaign for LGBT equality

Lesbian and gay rights in the world Equality and non-discrimination

Criminalisation of same-sex relations

Decriminalising homosexuality worldwide: should Australia get involved?

Sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity

Sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status discrimination

LGBTI organisations welcome new federal anti-discrimination protections

Gender ruling: high court recognises third category of sex

Gender identity recognition worldwide

Why Norrie’s court victory is a leap forward for everyone

High court supports ‘non-specific’ gender recognition

It’s time to defend intersex rights

Homophobia: what is it?

FAQ about homophobia

Homophobia

Recognition of same-sex relationships

The case for same-sex marriage

High court throws out ACT’s same-sex marriage laws

Exploring issues – worksheets and activities

Fast facts

Glossary

Web links

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed August 13, 2014).

ISBN:

1-922084-57-3

OCLC:

879174261