LGBT Equality

It is estimated that one adult in ten identifies as gay, lesbian or bisexual, yet sadly, gay people in the UK today are still likely to encounter discrimination and stereotyping in their day-to-day lives - nine in ten secondary school teachers said that pupils encounter homophobic bullying at their schools in a recent survey. Coming out can also be a traumatic experience for gay and lesbian young people. This books looks at issues including homophobia and discrimination, same-sex adoption and the debate surrounding marriage and civil partnerships. It also includes a chapter on issues relating to transgender people.