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Author Heaphy, Brian, 1961-

Title Same sex marriages : new generations, new relationships / Brian Heaphy, Carol Smart and Anna Einarsdottir
Published Houndmills, Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013

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Description 1 online resource (x, 205 pages)
Series Genders and sexualities in the social sciences
Genders and sexualities in the social sciences.
Contents 1. Ordinary Lives, Vital Relationships: Same-sex Marriage in Context -- 2. Relationships, Partnerships and Marriages -- 3. Relational Biographies -- 4. Forming and Formalising Relationships -- 5. Money, Couples and the Self -- 6. Sex and Security -- 7. Couple Worlds
Summary Over a couple of generations new possibilities have opened up for how we organize our relationships. This is especially true of same sex relationships where there is an increasing acceptance of civil unions and same-sex marriages. Many young same sex couples and partners are now living more ordinary lives than ever thought possible before, and marriage can be an important part of this. Based on extensive couple and individual interviews with young partners who have legally formalized their relationships, this fascinating new book argues that same sex marriages in everyday life need to be understood in terms of interlinked developments in lesbian and gay worlds, heterosexual relationships and in personal life. The book sheds light on the generational and biographical factors that influence same sex relationships and discusses the implications for how we understand changing heterosexual relationships and marriages. This topical book will provide compelling reading for all those interested in sexuality, gender, the family and personal life
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages188-195) and index
Notes English
Subject Same-sex marriage.
Same-sex marriage -- Law and legislation.
Gay & Lesbian studies.
Feminism & feminist theory.
Gender studies, gender groups.
Sociology: family & relationships.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Sociology -- Marriage & Family.
Society.
Same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage -- Law and legislation
Gay & Lesbian studies -- Relating to Gay & Lesbian -- Lesbian.
Feminism & feminist theory -- Relating to Gay & Lesbian -- Lesbian.
Gender studies, gender groups -- Relating to Gay & Lesbian -- Lesbian.
Sociology: family & relationships -- Relating to Gay & Lesbian -- Lesbian.
Society.
Form Electronic book
Author Smart, Carol
Einarsdottir, Anna.
ISBN 9781137311061
1137311061
9781349335961
1349335967