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Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and the Law in a Nutshell

4th Edition
Ruth Colker
ISBN: 9798895454596
Subject: Sex and Gender Law
Format: Print - Softbound
Page Count: 460
Copyright: 2026 | Status: In Stock
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This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and the law. Topics covered include: regulation of sexuality, gender identity and expression, transgender discrimination, gender-affirming health care, parenthood, marriage, transgender military ban, nondiscrimination statutes and ordinances, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and religious freedom. Discussion includes developments at the federal, state and local level. Statutes discussed include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX; the Fair Housing Act; and the Affordable Care Act; Defense of Marriage Act, along with various Trump Executive Orders.


Imprint: West Academic Publishing
Series: Nutshells
Publication Date: 11/14/2025
Related Subject(s): Constitutional Law, Gender Law, Sexual Discrimination, Social Justice

Ruth Colker, Ohio State University College of Law

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  • Greatly expanded discussion of transgender discrimination issues, with discussion of various Trump Executive Orders
  • The chapter on Gender Discrimination (which includes discussion of transgender issues) has been completely re-written
  • Updated discussion of Bostock
  • Discussion of Skrmetti and its potentially long tentacles

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