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THE EVOLUTION OF MARRIAGE: THE ROLE OF DIGNITY JURISPRUDENCE AND MARRIAGE EQUALITY.

Authors :
Haddad, Jasmine J.
Source :
Boston University Law Review. Jul2016, Vol. 96 Issue 4, p1489-1522. 34p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article focuses on the dignity jurisprudence in the context of the fight for marriage equality with the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the cases United States v. Windsor and Obergefell v. Hodges on same-sex marriages. It mentions that the dignity jurisprudence and the resulting marriage equality with the focus from procreation and heteronormative gender-roles to an expression of mutual support to accommodate same-sex couples.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00068047
Volume :
96
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Boston University Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118645881