Why does Shelby County need to add sexual orientation and gender identity to current county codes on discrimination?
Amending current county codes will protect people where the State of Tennessee and federal laws fall short. The Shelby County Code of Ordinances should establish fair practices in employment and government services that protect ALL citizens from discrimination based on religion, race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, creed, political affiliation or other non-merit factors. Research by the Williams Institute demonstrates that discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is a common occurrence in many workplaces across the country. 3. What is sexual orientation and gender identity or expression? According to the proposed ordinance, Sexual Orientation means a person’s real or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality. The ordinance also defines Gender Identity or Expression to mean a person’s gender-related self-identity, appearance, expression or behavior, regardless of the person’s assigned gender at birth. 4. How
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