People in the United States vary widely in their acceptance of the sexual and gender choices and orientations

People in the United States vary widely in their acceptance of the sexual and gender choices and orientations.   Recent changes in the legality of same sex marriage, the changing role of women in the military, and increasing awareness of transgender issues have highlighted how much has changed in recent months. 

Choose one of these sources:

1)Find an article or graph that illustrates a recent change in law, attitude, or policy regarding sexual tolerance.  

2)Joel Burns:  It Gets Better  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax96cghOnY4 (transcript located on YouTube site)

Write a 5-paragraph essay that introduces the topic you’ve chosen, summarizes the various points of view, and concludes with the current status of the issue you are addressing.  Be sure to cite at least 2 credible, college level sources to support your 1000 word essay. Refer to Resources folder for APA style template that can be used for this assignment.

The Five-Paragraph Essay: Three Formulas for Writing the Basic Academic Essay

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The writer establishes a clear thesis statement. All ideas are strongly related to the thesis and are focused on the topic.