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Gay people were not specifically considered upon the writing the Constitution, so there aren't any real "Gay rights" in the Bill of Rights. Although, the Bill of Rights still applies, I guess.
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What are some rights gay couple had in the 1950s?
gay couples in the 1950's had no rights at all, and if discovered, were fired from their jobs, sent to jail, and/or given intense psychotherapy.
How did the civil rights movement affect the gay rights movement?
The language of the civil rights movement has been used to fight the opposition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights. The civil rights movement did not directly affect the gay rights movement, but it did influence some on how they could make their secret open and accepted by others. This eventually became known as Gay Liberation. It may sound similar to Women Liberation, the movement where women wanted rights to vote, get abortions, and have the same pay as men. Another term, Gay Power, originally came from the term Black Power which was part of the civil rights movement.
Should gay people receive constitutional rights?
Gays already have constitutional rights. They are fighting for equal rights.
Why should gay rights not be allowed?
There is no reason why Gay rights SHOULD not be allowed, However, in many places around the world LGBT* rights are not legalized due to religious reasons, or political reasons.
What is a pure conservative?
A conservative is someone who believes power should be given to the individual. ^ Really? Then why are they also are against Gay rights, woman's rights and separation of church and state. Individual rights my foot! This should be in the discussion section. A true conservative believes in maxmium rights. This means that to be a true conservative you would be for gay rights and womens rights.
What Rights were protected by the IX amendment?
Gay rights, Slavery, Privacy, Woman's Rights, and Abortions
Are womans rights gay?
Women's rights and gay rights definitely have some overlap, but the differences are in what rights are lacking.
Do gay rights exist in Utah?
As of 2013, there are some. Most LGBT people in the state are protected against employment and housing discrimination. Most LGBT students in the state are protected against higher-education discrimination. That's about it.
What are the pros and cons of human rights?
Pro: The common law does not provide adequate protection of basic human rights For the future of the community we must ensure that rights are protected The courts require a clear direction about what rights should be protected-they should not have to rely on precedent and legislative whim The world community suggests that a Bill of Rights is required by all mature and democratic societies A bill of rights would consolidate the emerging rights of indigenous peoples Con: The common law does protect rights A bill of rights would impede the ability of the police to control crime it would increase the amount of litigation in the courts it would give excessive power to the judiciary rights that are left out of the bill will be perceived as having less value and may therefore be altered or deleted certain societies which have the bill of rights do not adequately use them a bill of rights may divert the rights and freedoms of Australians away from the non-bill common law developments hope this helps ^^
Are gay rights positive or negative rights?
gay rights are positive rights.
Do Christians believe in gay rights?
There is a wide array of different views among Christians regarding gay rights. Christians do not all always think with a single mind. Some support gay rights and many do not.
Do gay people have rights in the United States?
Yes, all gay people in the United States have some rights, but depending on the state, they may be lacking some important rights, such as the right to marry, and the right to not get fired from a job for being gay.
What rights do same-sex married couples have?
This differs from area to area. In some areas, gay marriage has all the same rights and benefits as normal marriage. In some areas, gay marriage is not recognized, and so gay married couples have no additional rights or benefits.
What was going on during 1923-1996 in the US?
1996 - bill clinton was re-elected , gay rights
What were some interesting gay facts about 1997?
Gay rights were a lot more lenient back then.
Why do some people oppose gay rights?
They have their own reasons.
What are the parental rights for gay partners in Alabama?
gay partners in Alabama have no rights as a couple, but may have some rights as a parent if they legally adopted their children or if the children are biological to one partner.
