LGBTQ service in the armed forces / by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD ; with Jill C. Wheeler ; content consultant: Heath Fogg Davis, PHD, director, Gender Sexuality, And Women's Studies Program, Temple University. .

Author: Harris, Duchess
Additional Titles: Lesbian, gay. bisexual, transgender, queer service in the armed forces
Published: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2020]
Physical Description: 112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Additional Creators: Wheeler, Jill C., 1964-

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Being LGBTQ in America

Contents

New administration -- LGBTQ soldiers in the 1700s and 1800s -- LGBTQ soldiers in the World Wars -- Wars of the late 1900s -- Fighting back and Don't ask, don't tell -- The War on Terror and repeal of DADT -- Life as a LGBTQ soldier -- The future of LGBTQ people in the military.

Summary

"LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces looks at enlisted LGBTQ people and legislation that made their experience in the US military difficult. It also discusses how LGBTQ soldiers served during times of war but were often discharged for their gender identity or sexuality after the war. Features include a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Publisher's website.

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9781532119071 (library binding)
1532119070 (library binding)
9781532173257 (ebook)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Awards

A Junior Library Guild selection.

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LGBTQ service in the armed forces / by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD ; with Jill C. Wheeler ; content consultant: Heath Fogg Davis, PHD, director, Gender Sexuality, And Women's Studies Program, Temple University. .

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