Order 834573: LGBTQ Policy Paper

Please write a paper on a policy that impacts LGBTQ individuals and/or their family systems. Please include:

· An overview and relevant background of the policy, including when it was passed, how it was passed (voter initiative, court ruling, legislature, etc.), when/how it was implemented, as well as the current status (recent or upcoming court rulings or challenges)

· Whether this is a county, state, national, etc., policy

· The various components and details of the policy, when applicable

· How this policy affects or is expected to affect LGBTQ individuals and/or families. Please include an example

· A discussion of which groups support and oppose this policy, including financial support

· The arguments offered for and against the policy, as well as the source of these arguments if applicable. Include research conducted on the topic or any prevalent theories that inform each side of the argument. Which side of the debate do you favor and why?

· Current status of the policy. This includes any recent court rulings, lawsuits, or legal challenges, as well as proposed bills or hearings to overturn/change the policy

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**NOTE. If the policy impacts both gender and sexual minorities, you must address related issues.

Graduate student papers must be at least 5 pages. Graduate students must cite at least 4 peer-reviewed journal articles in their paper and include these in the references section. All students should use APA format, 6th edition. Undergraduate students are also expected to cite sources appropriately and include a references section.

Possible topics:

· Anti-Bullying Policies (proposed legislation)

· California’s Prop 8

· Defense of Marriage Act

· Domestic Partner Benefits for Arizona state employees

· Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

· Employment Non-Discrimination Act

· Foster Care/Adoption from the Child Welfare System by LGBTQ people as individuals and couples

· Family Medical Leave Act applicability to LGBTQ couples and parents

· Hospital Visitation Rights for Partners of LGBTQ people

· Legal issues in end-of-life care and upon death of a partner

· Recent so-called “bathroom laws” or “papers to pee” in Arizona

· Safe School Improvement Act

· Second Parent Adoption by same-sex couples

Policy paper grading rubric

Rubric
Description	Detail	Points
Chosen policy is appropriate		2
Introduction	Include: · Whether it’s a county, state, national, etc., policy · How policy was enacted · When/how policy was implemented	3
Current status	· What is the current status of this policy? · Any recent or upcoming court rulings, lawsuits, legal challenges?	3
Specifics	· What are the components and details of the policy? · Who supports/opposes the policy?	3
Impact on LGBTQ individuals/families	· Describe the impact thus far or the projected impact if policy has not yet gone into effect on this community · Give an example of the policy’s current or anticipated effects	4
Arguments	· What are the arguments in favor of this policy? · Arguments against? · Is there research or a theory used to support either/both sides? · Which side do you favor?	4
Information is clearly presented	This includes proper sentence structure, correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation	1
Comprehension	Overall, assignment reflects a clear understanding of LGBTQ experience.	2
Proper use of APA style		2
Total		24