Gay Marriage and Democracy - Equality for All (Paperback)

In this provocative new work, R. Claire Snyder argues that the fundamental principles of American democracy not only allow but require the legalization of same-sex marriage. In addition to explaining the theoretical issues at stake, the book provides a short history of marriage, disentangling its interpersonal, communal, religious and civil components. In clear and concise language, Snyder examines and systematically addresses numerous critiques of same-sex marriage, including religious conservatism, traditionalism, the organized movement of the Christian Right, communitarianism, and academic 'queer theory.' By exploring the arguments swirling around this controversial topic from the perspective of democratic theory, Gay Marriage and Democracy shows that all citizens must be treated equally for democracy to truly succeed.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Polemics
Release date:	February 2006
First published:	February 2006
Authors:	Claire R. Snyder
Dimensions:	233 x 155 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-0-7425-2787-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gay & Lesbian studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General
LSN:	0-7425-2787-5
Barcode:	9780742527874

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