repeal of that policy and the support of the public gay rights in the military will evolve to equality for all. Among the struggles that gays faced such as hiding oneself‚ lacking support and the risk of losing their job were the main reasons for activist reform in this movement. Although with DOMA (1996) still in action it may take a while longer for same sex mirages to be recognized within the military‚ but I do feel that there is much more gay reform to be reform to take place in the U.S military
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DBQ3 Movements through the 1960 to 1970s During the years of 1960 through 1970 many movements or groups of people working together to move their ideas forward transformed American society. Two of the most altering were The Civil Rights Movement and The Antiwar Movement. These two movements transformed American people by showing what can be done with will and determination The Civil Rights Movement was movement to receive civil rights for all people regardless of race. In the United States before
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the white Americans as the main reason the civil rights in the 1960s did not progress. He claims that as the cause started shifting from civil rights to race‚ the white Americans began to become more fearful and therefore began to oppose the measures being taken. The loss of support is evident as in February 1964‚ the Gallup poll showed that 61% of the public favoured the passage of the civil rights bill . But‚ by 1966‚ 90% opposed new civil rights legislations with 88% of white Americans calling
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The entire Women’s Movement in the United States has been quite extensive. It can be traced back to 1848‚ when the first women’s rights convention was held in Seneca Falls‚ New York. After two days of discussions‚ 100 men and women signed the Declaration of Sentiments. Drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton‚ this document called for equal treatment of women and men under the law and voting rights for women. This gathering set the agenda for the rest of the Women’s Movement long ago (Imbornoni). Over
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Equality In the history of The United States of America‚ It has not been uncommon for certain groups to attain more rights then other groups. Whether It has been Irish Immigrants in the north‚ to black slaves in the south discrimination has always been apart of our history. While history has saved many from discrimination‚ there are still two groups that face it‚ even today. Women; and Gay couples. There are many links between these two groups‚ especially women that are in lesbian relationships. Where
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The Gay Family in America "Each individual’s journey through life is unique. Some will make this journey alone‚ others in loving relationships - maybe in marriage or other forms of commitment. We need to ponder our own choices and try to understand the choices of others. Love has many shapes and colors and is not finite. It cannot be measured or defined in terms of sexual orientation." ( Same sex marriage and civil unions) America’s population is growing‚ and the number of homosexuals is
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Gay Rights and the Constitution “I ’m a supporter of gay rights. And not a closet supporter either. From the time I was a kid‚ I have never been able to understand attacks upon the gay community. There are so many qualities that make up a human being... by the time I get through with all the things that I really admire about people‚ what they do with their private parts is probably so low on the list that it is irrelevant.” ~Paul Newman Can the courts or the law tell the people in what
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whether or not gay couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples. The biggest issue at hand‚ is whether they should have the right to marry. There are strong opinions on each side of this debate. There are some valid points to consider‚ but ultimately‚ I believe that gay couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples‚ because they deserve to receive the same benefits‚ there shouldn’t be discrimination based on your sexual orientation‚ and everyone has the right to be happy
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member of the LGBT community could expect during the 1960 ’s and 70 ’s. At this time in America‚ peoples such as African Americans and women were fighting for their rights as citizens of America. Yet‚ there was still a community who had been blatantly cast to the shadows due to their sexual orientation-homosexuals. For many people the police raid on the Stonewall- a popular gay bar in Greenwich‚ New York- would later turn out to be the Rosa Parks movement of the LGBT community. The Stonewall Riots would
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Gay Rights Two men walking are walking down a busy street peacefully and minding their own business until suddenly they decide to kiss one other openly in a public place. Many automatically stereotype and judge them and look upon this as weird while others view this as disgust. Some others‚ whom are known as homophobic actually get angry about it. Is there a problem with has just occurred? Should the couple be left alone or should something be said? The controversial discussion of gay rights is
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