LGBTQ+ Reflection Assignment

Consider ALL of the following cases.

• Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins - Decided 1989
• Jespersen v. Harrah's Operating Co. - 2006
• Masterpiece Cake v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission - Decided 2018
• R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes - Decided 2020
• Bostock v. Clayton County Georgia - Decided 2020
• Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation - 2021
• Also consider the Strict Scrutiny Test --> Compelling state interest, directly advances that interest goes no further than necessary (narrowly tailored)

Questions to Consider for Reflection Assignment

1. Do you see any similarities and/or differences between LGBTQ+ civil rights movements/activities and the civil rights movements/activities of other groups?

2. As a business, what are the consequences of:

1. Public statements of inclusivity
2. Inclusive corporate policies and benefits
3. No inclusive public statements, policies, benefits
4. Statements against inclusivity

Rubric

• Identifies similarities and/or differences between LGBTQ+ civil rights movements/activities and the civil rights movements/activities of other groups.
• Identifies the consequences of inclusive public statements.
• Identifies the consequences of inclusive corporate policies and benefits.
• Identifies the consequences of statements against inclusivity.
• Identifies the consequences of no inclusive public statements, policies, benefits.