Discussions

1. Choose one LGBTQ person of color in the media (NOTE: this person might identify as LGBTQ in their personal lives or they may depict an LGBTQ person as a made-up character on a TV show or movie). Describe your reaction to their character/persona, and reasons why you believe this depiction is helpful or harmful to the LGBTQ community (or both). {300 words}

2. LGBT rights differ depending on the country and even the state in which you live in. Choose two countries OR choose two states. List and then describe two areas in which LGBT rights differ in those two countries or those two states. Make sure to explain why these differences are important. {300 words}

Discussion Post Guidelines:

1. (20%) LENGTH. Each answer should be approximately 300 words in length. For example, if your Discussion 2 assignment requires you to answer 2 discussion questions, your entry for that week should be 600 words in length total (at least 300 words for each of the 2 questions for that week)
2. (40%) COMPREHENSION. Demonstrate an understanding and application of the course readings and any other outside reading you may choose to use to answer the question.
3. (20%) REFERENCES. You MUST cite using at least 1 citation per question: All discussion postings are expected to integrate information from at least one of the readings, class materials, and/or from an outside empirical or reputable news source. You should cite both within the text and provide a full reference at the bottom of your post.

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