Homosexuality and The Government

By, Mary Tuske

The States

Legal same-sex marriage: 11 statesJoint adoption: 21 statesDiscrimination not tolerated (work): 17 statesDiscrimination not tolerated (housing): 17

statesHate crime not tolerated: 14 statesDiscrimination not tolerated (school): 19

states*All others have no law, law is unclear, or act

is banned or illegal.

Workplace Discrimination

Currently there are no laws or bans on employers to keep them from firing an employee based on sexual

orientation or gender identity.

Discrimination in Schools

Many schools do not protect children who are discriminated based on sexual or gender identity.

Many of these kids are out casted by other kids and also by some (if not all) teachers and administration.

Housing Discrimination

Renter and sellers of homes in 17 states are able to decide if they want to allow same-sex couples to rent or buy the property.

Equal vs. Special?

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