Gay+Lesbian+Transgender+Issues

__**Gay Lesbian & Transgender Issues**__ This short unit will primarily concern itself with the global wide issue of sexual orientation. Clearly it is a human rights issue (see map below). Our examination will be focused on the following issues:
 * What are the general attitudes in societies regarding the gay, lesbian and transgender issues?
 * What challenges are faced by these minorities in societies around the world?
 * Why do nations decide to change their constitutions to include same sex couple benefits etc.?



First class: Second and subsequent classes to December 12: Groups: Ashley & Lisa versus Isaac & Sunny Fifth Dingdong & Jennifer versus Sara & Lauren Second Yongmin & Zae versus Peter & Patrick Fourth Stephanie & Jun versus Scott Third Melanie versus Jay First Do note that for four of the above debates you must take notes focusing on: You will have to hand in for a grade four papers. Each will be a reaction to the debate watched. In this paper you will have done the following:
 * Small group discussion on prevailing attitudes regarding homosexuality.
 * Class discussion on "Swedish study..."
 * Complete discussion as above.
 * Prepare for one of the following debate topics related to transgender or gay issues:
 * 1) Be it resolved that same sex marriage ought to entrenched in the human rights charter of the State of California.
 * 2) Be it resolved that same sex couples not be allowed the right to parenthood.
 * 3) Be it resolved that sexual orientation conversion therapy is unethical.
 * 4) Be it resolved that sexual reassignment therapies/surgeries be publicly funded.
 * 5) Be it resolved that priests and justices of the peace that refuse to marry same sex couples be charged with committing a hate crime. (this issue can only be debated within the context of a nation that already allows for same sex marriages).
 * 6) Be it resolved that where numbers warrant, school boards must create a school for the exclusive use of transgender, gay and lesbian students.
 * 7) Be it resolved that sexual orientation cannot be used as a basis for discrimination in housing, education or within the workplace.
 * Arguments made.
 * Evidence used to support those arguments.
 * 1) Summarized both sides' arguments and the evidence used to support them (see note taking duty mentioned above).
 * 2) Choose which team you believe won the debate and explain why.
 * 3) What your response would be to the question being debated. Value: 80 points for a project based mark. This plus your debate mark makes up your unit grade.
 * 4) Upload the above on to the page where your debate is set. Have this done on or before January 5, 2009...that's right, next year.