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Why DOMA is unconstitutional, beyond the traditional views of same sex relationships

Authors :
Mary E. Sabatini
Don S. Dizon
Source :
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 30:861-861
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2013.

Abstract

The debate regarding the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is centered on issues of sexuality. Yet, surprisingly within the statute there are no definitions for “man” and “woman.” These terms may seem self-evident; however, we would argue that it is not always clear.

Details

ISSN :
15737330 and 10580468
Volume :
30
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....68cf01fbad96366911f28547ead59164
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-013-0020-3