LBGTQ+ Politics

Course Description

When and how do we see progress on LGBTQ+ issues? What are key opportunities and challenges of pursuing LGBTQ+ issues in different venues (e.g., in courts, legislatures, etc.)? What are the benefits and drawbacks of forming coalitions? Which issues should LGBTQ+ activists prioritize, which strategies should they pursue, and why? This course explores these questions and others. We will focus especially on LGBTQ+ politics in Canada and the United States, but we will also speak about other contexts where applicable.