What are sexual orientation disparities?
Sexual orientation health disparities have largely been explained through minority stress theory, which describes the excess stress that LGB individuals experience compared to heterosexual individuals by virtue of their stigmatized sexual orientation [2].
Does the 14th Amendment apply to sexual orientation?
The Court has not declared sexual orientation as a fundamental or quasi-fundamental right under the due process clause of the Constitution, nor has it declared sexual orientation as a “suspect” or “quasi-suspect” class under the equal protection clause.
What is equity in Lgbtq?
“Equity is […] just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential… Equality gives everyone the right to ride on the bus, in any seat they choose. Equity ensures there are bus lines where people need them so they can get to school or the doctor or work.”
What is the Sogie bill PH?
In June 2019, with the end of the session of the 17th Congress, the SOGIE Equality Bill prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression—after the lawmakers failed to tackle the bill in this session of the Senate of the Philippines.
What health disparities are found in the LGBT population?
Research suggests that LGBT individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights. Discrimination against LGBT persons has been associated with high rates of psychiatric disorders,1 substance abuse,2, 3 and suicide.
Is sexual orientation rational basis?
Despite their ostensible qualification for heightened scrutiny based on criteria set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court,6 gay men and lesbians have not yet been treated as a suspect class and thus classifications based on sexual orientation have been historically subject to rational basis review.
Why is Sogie so important?
SOGIE is increasingly being used by gender advocacy organisations as it allows a more differentiated relationship between gender and sexuality to be articulated than LGBTI.
What is anti discrimination law in the Philippines?
An anti-discrimination law will ensure that all people, regardless of SOGI are able to exercise their rights to life, education, employment and expression without fear of reprisal, torture, arrest and detention.
Is sexual orientation a protected class?
In 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission concluded that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not allow sexual orientation discrimination in employment because it is a form of sex discrimination.
Is sexual orientation heightened scrutiny?
The Conclusion reports that sexual orientation is a suspect class requiring heightened scrutiny.