In July 2013 parliament passed historic legislation to open up marriage to same-sex couples. It followed a bitter row both inside and outside the Palace of Westminster which laid bare some of the deepest divisions in our modern society.
The Meaning of Matrimony: Debating Same-Sex Marriage captures that argument in a series of passionately-written essays exploring the subject from all sides. With contributions ranging from Lord Carey to Peter Tatchell, the book seeks to provide a definitive guide to a debate which has encompassed much more than simply allowing same-sex couples to wed.
Now available to buy as a book, it explores whether marriage should embody ‘tradition’ or social change, the function of marriage in society and whether breaking the measure is liberal or illiberal. Along the way, questions are also asked about the nature of the debate itself, whether there has been adequate discussion, and where the balance should lie between legislation and social attitudes?
Read it all and please note the multiple ways at the bottom you can get the book.
(Civitas) The Meaning of Matrimony: Debating Same-Sex Marriage, edited by Anastasia de Waal
In July 2013 parliament passed historic legislation to open up marriage to same-sex couples. It followed a bitter row both inside and outside the Palace of Westminster which laid bare some of the deepest divisions in our modern society.
The Meaning of Matrimony: Debating Same-Sex Marriage captures that argument in a series of passionately-written essays exploring the subject from all sides. With contributions ranging from Lord Carey to Peter Tatchell, the book seeks to provide a definitive guide to a debate which has encompassed much more than simply allowing same-sex couples to wed.
Now available to buy as a book, it explores whether marriage should embody ‘tradition’ or social change, the function of marriage in society and whether breaking the measure is liberal or illiberal. Along the way, questions are also asked about the nature of the debate itself, whether there has been adequate discussion, and where the balance should lie between legislation and social attitudes?
Read it all and please note the multiple ways at the bottom you can get the book.