Describe how heteronormative constructions of social order disempower LGBTQ people, and are used to police gender and sex.

Queer (In)Justice

Introduction and Chapters 1-3

1. Describe how heteronormative constructions of social order disempower LGBTQ people, and are used to police gender and sex.

2. Assess how differential treatment of LGBTQ people is further compounded based on race, gender, social class and other differences.

3. Recognize the historic patterns of criminalizing minority sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

4. Assess how race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability receive differential treatment in terms of implementing and upholding hate crime legislation.

5. Discuss the ways in which cultural demonization of LGBTQ people results in sexual orientation and gender identity being blamed when LGBTQ people commit violent criminal acts.