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=Big Idea: Defining America= Essential Questions: -How are people treated differently if they are gay in America?

Challenge: -We want to help promote equality for gay and lesbian people in America.

Guiding Questions: -How are gay and lesbian people often penalized in the workplace? -Why do many gay and lesbian people feel uncomfortable coming out of the closet? -What are different views of homosexuality? -Why are people so uncomfortable with equal rights for gays and lesbians?

Guiding Activities: -Use the internet for research -Interview -Keep track of how many times I hear someone call another person, "gay" when they are trying to communicate "odd" or "weird".

Guiding Resources: -Healing homosexuality:  -Psychiatric minority:  -Don't Ask, Don't Tell:  -Gay Rights:  -There's something I need to tell you: 

Solution: In our research, we have found that gay and lesbian people are treated very differently in America. They are viewed differently, deterred from success, and alienated by various groups in society. Although many people think of homosexuality as a normal thing nowadays, in many ways it still prevents people from social acceptance and equality. For being gay, many Americans are virtually stripped of their American rights. We all must all try to promote equality and respect for gay people in this country.

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