Share the personal stories of gay and lesbian couples who
immigrated to Australia This fascinating book examines the
Australian government s innovative immigration program for same-sex
couples. Covering the time from the early 1980s to 2000, Stories of
Gay and Lesbian Immigration: Together Forever? offers a powerful
glimpse into the gains and costs of immigration. Its twenty-year
span offers insight into both immediate and long-term implications
of this policy.Stories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration intertwines
the personal stories of gay and lesbian immigrants, including the
author, with thoughtful, detailed political analysis. This
groundbreaking book analyzes the Australian government s reasons
for recognizing the validity of same-sex couples. It also
scrutinizes the emotional and social implications of government
policies for these couples.Stories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration
explores the issues immigrant same-sex couples faced, including:
HIV/AIDS proving homosexuality migration stress dealing with
bureaucracy financial dependency success and failure in
relationshipsStories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration will be of
interest to political scientists, historians of gay and lesbian
culture, policymakers seeking to change immigration laws, and
anyone interested in this aspect of gay and lesbian relationships.
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