Marriage and Same-Sex Unions: A Debate
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Wardle, Lynn et al., editors. Marriage and Same-Sex Unions: A Debate. Praeger, 2003. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9780313016226.
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Wardle, Lynn, Mark Strasser, William Duncan, and David Coolidge, eds. Marriage and Same-Sex Unions: A Debate. Praeger, 2003. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9780313016226
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Wardle, L., Strasser, M., Duncan, W. & Coolidge, D. (Eds.). (2003). Marriage and Same-Sex Unions: A Debate. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9780313016226
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This book exemplifies the high quality of thoughtful discussion and debate that is possible on the issue of same-sex marriage. Authors are paired to address and respond to a particular topic, one in favor of state recognition of same-sex relationships, and one in favor of limiting state recognition to those relationships that have been traditionally recognized as marriages.
Proposals to legalize same-sex marriage evoke strong response from those on both sides of the debate. Much has been written about the legal policy issues over the legal recognition of same-sex unions in the United States, yet there has been little dialogue and exchange between participants in the debate. This book attempts to open that dialogue, and to exemplify the high quality of thoughtful discussion and debate that is possible. Authors are paired to address and respond to a particular topic, one in favor of state recognition of same-sex relationships and one in favor of limiting state recognition to those relationships that have been traditionally recognized as marriages.
This ideal introduction is designed to lead the reader through the relevant issues, progressing from the general to the particular. Debates are contextualized, offering comparative, historical, and family-policy perspectives, asking fundamental questions such as what is the purpose of a family, and what interests, if any, that state has in promoting a particular type of family over others. Issues of jurisprudence and political philosophy are examined, addressing the public benefits of marriage and equal treatment before the law, among other items. The constitutionality of same-sex marriage or domestic partnership policies is explored. Finally, this book covers the broad implications when states—such as Vermont—legally recognize same-sex unions, and the impact of international recognition of same-sex marriage rights.
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Marriage and Same-Sex Unions: A Debate
Contributors: Wardle, Lynn; Strasser, Mark; Duncan, William; Coolidge, David;Abstract:This book exemplifies the high quality of thoughtful discussion and debate that is possible on the issue of same-sex marriage. Authors are paired to address and respond to a particular topic, one in favor of state recognition of same-sex relationships, and one in favor of limiting state recognition to those relationships that have been traditionally recognized as marriages.
Proposals to legalize same-sex marriage evoke strong response from those on both sides of the debate. Much has been written about the legal policy issues over the legal recognition of same-sex unions in the United States, yet there has been little dialogue and exchange between participants in the debate. This book attempts to open that dialogue, and to exemplify the high quality of thoughtful discussion and debate that is possible. Authors are paired to address and respond to a particular topic, one in favor of state recognition of same-sex relationships and one in favor of limiting state recognition to those relationships that have been traditionally recognized as marriages.
This ideal introduction is designed to lead the reader through the relevant issues, progressing from the general to the particular. Debates are contextualized, offering comparative, historical, and family-policy perspectives, asking fundamental questions such as what is the purpose of a family, and what interests, if any, that state has in promoting a particular type of family over others. Issues of jurisprudence and political philosophy are examined, addressing the public benefits of marriage and equal treatment before the law, among other items. The constitutionality of same-sex marriage or domestic partnership policies is explored. Finally, this book covers the broad implications when states—such as Vermont—legally recognize same-sex unions, and the impact of international recognition of same-sex marriage rights.
Editor(s): Wardle, Lynn; Strasser, Mark; Duncan, William; Coolidge, David;SortTitle: marriage and same-sex unions: a debateAuthor Info:Lynn D. WardleeditorMark StrassereditorWilliam C. DuncaneditorDavid Orgon CoolidgeeditoreISBN-13: 9780313016226Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9780313016226.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9780275976538Imprint: PraegerPages: 408Publication Date: 20030430Series: Non-SeriesSubtitle: A Debate- Contents vii6
- Preface xi10
- Part I: Marriage and Same-Sex Unions in Comparative, Historical, and Family Policy Perspectives 114
- Part II: Issues of Jurisprudence and Political Philosophy in the Debate on Marriage and Same-Sex Unions 95108
- Part III: U.S. Constitutional Law Issues Concerning Same-Sex Marriage or Domestic Partnership 207220
- Part IV: Issues of State Constitutional Law and International Law Concerning Marriage and Same-Sex Unions 281294
- Chapter 9 Essay One Vermont Civil Unions: A Success Story 283296
- Chapter 10 Essay One Applying the Usual Marriage-Validation Rule to Marriages of Same-Sex Couples 313326
- Chapter 11 Essay One The Inexorable Momentum Toward National and International Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships: An International, Comparative, Historical, and Cross-Cultural Perspective 349362
- Response Reply to Professor James D. Wilets‘s Essay 361374
- Essay Two Marriage, Relationship, and International Law: The Incoherence of the Argument for Same-Sex Marriage 367380
- Response Reply to Father Robert John Araujo‘s “Marriage, Relationship, and International Law: The Incoherence of the Argument for Same-Sex Marriage,” 380393
- Index of Cases 385398
- Index 387400
- About the Editors and Contributors 393406