LGBT Politics and Rights through the Obama Era: President Barack Obama’s Evolution on LGBT Issues

• Published in: Race in the Age of Obama: Part 2 Vol. 19; pp. 49 - 75
• Main Authors: Perry, Ravi K, McCormick, Joseph P
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Emerald Group Publishing Limited 01.01.2015
• Subjects: Race & Ethnic Studies; Sociology; policy responsiveness; government; LGBT politics; President Obama; civic universalism

Abstract Purpose To identify the Obama administration’s policy responsiveness to the (African) American LGBT communities. Methodology/approach Theory development and content analysis. Findings Civic universalism, as a theory, can explain President Obama’s evolution on his support for marriage rights...