Chapter 15 of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms now states
that it is unconstitutional to discriminate on the basis of race,
class, or sexual orientation. Although the letter of the law has
been changed with regard to homosexuality, has the spirit of the
people who implement the law been transformed as well?
Judicial response to cases concerning the rights of lesbians and
gay men - decisions and the language used in the ruling - has a
profound impact on social perceptions. Bruce MacDougall sifts
through hundreds of reported and unreported cases of the past four
decades in order to uncover the subjective assumptions and biases
operating in the courts. In his examination of issues including gay
bashing, homosexuality and the school system, outing, and
pornography the author exposes the insidiousness of homophobia in
society. MacDougall also assesses the impact of individual judges
on Canadian society.
This study examines the rhetoric of judicial expression in
connection with a vast array of material on the subject of
homosexuality. MacDougall's style is refreshingly conversational,
and "Queer Judgments," with its critical perspective, celebrates
the reforms that have been achieved and suggests strategies for
social change.
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