Monday, February 14, 2011

Ms. Kimberly Santino-----Social Studies Department-----Critical Issues

Task: Research topics of Gay & Lesbian topics.
Directions: Complete you topic questions and create a power point presentation.
GROUP TOPIC QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE GROUP

#1 GAY AND LESBIAN MARRIAGE OR FORMAL UNION
• Explain the difference between civil rights and human rights.
• Should gays/lesbians have equal rights to marry in America? Explain both pro and con arguments.
• Describe how local/state governments have passed laws limiting or promoting gay marriage or formal unions.
Example: Vermont, California, Arkansas
• What are the options for gays/lesbians to have children?
Example: Invetro-fertilization, Adoption

#2 DON’T ASK DON’T TELL, THE GOVERNMENT’S POSITION ON HOMOSEXUALS
• What is the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy?
• When was this passed by Congress?
• Who has supported this policy? Who supported the repeal of this policy? Explain why.
• Are homosexuals protected as a minority group in the military?
• Explain the pro and con arguments regarding homosexuals in the military.
#3 PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS
• Should local school districts support gay/lesbian organizations and/or clubs? Explain.
• How can public schools teach tolerance of homosexuals?
• Should Ward Melville adopt to promote tolerance of homosexuals? Explain pro and con       arguments regarding public school teaching tolerance regarding homosexuals.

#4 HATE CRIMES • What is a hate crime?
• What types of hate crimes are made against homosexuals?
• How does law enforcement deal with hate crimes against homosexuals?
• Describe a true story about a hate crime case against a homosexual or homosexual group.

#5 OTHER COUNTRIES POSITIONS ON HOMOSEXUALITY
• Choose a country in the world.
• Explain any legal and/or religious law that may impact homosexuals. Example: Iran: Homosexuality punishable by death.
• Describe how this country has treated homosexuals.
• How do homosexuals in this country attempt to live out their lives?

#6 CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION OF HOMOSEXUALS
• What is the 14th Amendment to the Constitution?
• Explain how gays/lesbians would or would not be protected by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
• Explain pro and con arguments regarding the safeguarding of homosexual rights using the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.

#7 FAMOUS HOMOSEXUALS
• Choice 4 famous homosexuals and explain their life story and how they told the world they were gay/lesbian.
• Explain how this has helped/hindered their careers.
• Explain how the media has covered their lives before and/or after they admitted to the world they were gay/lesbian.

#8 BIOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES, ORGANS, NEUROTRANSMITTERS • Explain the biological causes of homosexuality.
• What studies have been conducted to prove that homosexuality is by in fact a biological cause? Explain thoroughly.
• Explain if homosexual behavior is in the natural world, and/or in other animals?
• Describe the legitimacy of biological causes for homosexuals.

#9 THE CHURCH AND HOMOSEXUALITY
 • Choose three different Christian denominations.
Example: RCC, Born-Again, Baptists
• Explain how each group uses the Bible to condemn homosexuality.
• What actions have these churches participated in to condemn homosexuality?
• Have these churches practiced reforming homosexuals? If so, how?

#10 TEEN HOMOSEXUALITY & TEEN SUICIDE
• What are the current statistics regarding gay/lesbian teens and gay/lesbian teen suicides?
• How accurate are these statistics?
• How has the internet impacted teen homosexuality?

• Explain the bullying, cyber, physical, emotional and mental which many homosexual teenagers experience.
• What can be done to safeguard these teens against bullying and committing suicide?

#11 RISE OF HOMOSEXUALITY IN PRISONS
• Describe a typical prison setting in the United States.
• Explain the public and private quarters for prisoners to be housed.
• Has there been a rise in homosexuality in prisons?
• Explain the different types of gangs in prisons.
• Do many gangs in prisons practice homosexuality? If so, which types?
#12 TRANSGENDER
• What is transgender sexuality?
• What are the theoretical causes of transgender?
• Why might people go through this type of transformation?
• What medical procedures have to occur to become a different sex? Explain.
• Research a transgender couple and explain their story/
#13 INDEPENDENT TOPIC
#14 INDEPENDENT TOPIC

Grading Rubric Will Be Supplied to Students
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