Emerging Issues in Sexuality, Gender Identity and the Law

• Semester: Fall 2025
• Course ID: 196V
• Credit Hours: 1
• Unique: 30783

Description

This course will have required readings prior to the first in-class meeting. The only days this course will meet in person are: September 26-27 and November 7-8.

This course explores emerging issues in sexuality, gender identity, and the law. We will study and discuss the constitutional, statutory and common law that impacts the lived experience of LGBTQ+ people and people living at the intersection of LGBTQ+ identities, including people who are living with a disability, people who identify as BIPOC, and undocumented/under-documented immigrants.  We will also discuss how civil rights organizations are using impact litigation, public policy and education to ensure equality and access to equal opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in society.  The course will conclude with a mock litigation exercise.