Status of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgendered in the Profession

The Committee on the Status of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgendered (LGBT) in the Profession assesses the status of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered scholars in the profession; advances the research on LGBT issues; develops curriculum materials; and works to ensure tolerance toward LGBT political scientists.

Committee Members

Term expiring August 31, 2008

• Valerie Lehr, St. Lawrence University  
• Gary L. Lehring, Smith College 

Term expiring August 31, 2009  

• Donald B. Rosenthal, Chair
• Angelia Ruth Wilson, University of Manchester 

Term expiring August 31, 2010  

• Jay Barth, Hendrix College  
• Cynthia Burack, Ohio State University 

Projects and Activities

• Recent Works Published on LGBT Politics (.pdf)
  
  
• Review of U.S. Politics Textbooks: Integration of LGBT Issues 
  
  
• Online Syllabi Project
  LGBT in the Profession has started to collect and review available online syllabi for courses in gender, sexuality, and American politics.  For a list of some of these syllabi, see the APSA Online Political Science Syllabi page and scroll to the topic heading Gender, Sexuality, and American Politics. 
  
  If you would like to submit a syllabus for that list for review, please foward an electronic copy or link to  Patricia J. Campbell (University of West Georgia).

Related Material

• Symposium: The Politics of Same-Sex Marriage 
  
• Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and the Electorate 
  
• American Library Association’s Transgender Bibliography
  
• LGBT Caucus
  
• Sexuality and Politics Section

Related Organizations and Programs

• APSA's Mentoring Program 
  
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Political Science Caucus 
  
• LGBT Political Science Caucus Call for Papers for the APSA Annual Meeting