From Civil Partnerships to Same-Sex Marriage

Interdisciplinary Reflections

Nicola Barker, Daniel Monk (Birkbeck College, University of London, UK)

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Routledge
31 October 2016

Gender studies, gender groups; Sociology: family & relationships; Family law: same-sex partnership

The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (CPA) and the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2014 (MSSCA) are important legal, social and historical landmarks, rich in symbolic, material and cultural meanings. While fiercely opposed by many, within mainstream narratives they are often represented as a victory in a legal reform process that commenced with the decriminalisation of homosexuality. Yet, at the same time, for others they represent a problematic and ambivalent political engagement with the institution of marriage. Consequently, understood or labelled as ‘revolutionary’, ‘progressive’ and ‘conservative’, these legal reforms provide a space for thinking about issues that arguably affect everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or relationship status.

This edited collection brings together scholars and commentators from a range of backgrounds, generations and disciplines to reflect on the first ten years of civil partnerships and the introduction of same-sex marriage. Rather than rehearsing the arguments ‘for’ and ‘against’ relationship recognition, the essays ask original questions, draw on a variety of methods and collectively provide a detailed and reflective ‘snap shot’ of a critical moment, a ‘history of the present’ as well as providing a foundation for innovative ways of thinking about and engaging with the possibilities and experiences arising from the new reality of relationship recognition for gays and lesbians.

Edited by: Nicola Barker, Daniel Monk (Birkbeck College, University of London, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 362g
ISBN: 9781138855984
ISBN 10: 1138855987
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 31 October 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nicola Barker is Senior Lecturer in Law at University of Kent Daniel Monk is Reader in Law and Director of Birkbeck Gender and Sexuality at Birkbeck, University of London.

Reviews for From Civil Partnerships to Same-Sex Marriage: Interdisciplinary Reflections

"""(...) this collection is something of an eye-opener, much to be recommended for reading by decisionmakers in ecclesiastical institutions."" - Ann Loades, St Andrews, Scotland"