Homosexual discrimination and gender: was Romer v. Evans really a victory for gay rights?

Argues that discrimination based on sexual orientation is a form of gender discrimination, requiring courts to review such laws under intermediate scrutiny, so that many laws upheld by lower courts under the rational basis standard would be struck down; US.

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Published in:California western law review 1999-04, Vol.35 (2), p.271-312
Main Author: Dodson, Robert D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Discrimination against gays and lesbians
Equality before the law
Gays
Gender relations
Judiciary
Legal aspects
Legal status, laws, etc
Sex discrimination
Sexual orientation
United States
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Summary:Argues that discrimination based on sexual orientation is a form of gender discrimination, requiring courts to review such laws under intermediate scrutiny, so that many laws upheld by lower courts under the rational basis standard would be struck down; US.
ISSN:0008-1639