Learning Objectives

  • Identify and analyze the difference between sexual orientation, sexual identity, and sexual behavior or practices.
  • List and explain the key events that have impacted how lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons are viewed by society and have experienced society.
  • Describe key moments in the struggle for gay liberation.
  • Identify and explain the patterns of sexual-orientation inequality in society today.
  • Describe how race, class, gender, and religion impact sexual-orientation inequality.