| Description |
xiii, 222 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-218) and index. |
| Contents |
pt. I. The challenge of same sex marriage. Introduction ; Reason and prejudice: is the heterosexual monopoly on marrige rational? ; Looking for stricter scrutiny: sexism, heterosexism, and class-based equal protection -- pt. II. Marriage as a fundamental constitutional right. The fundamental right to marry ; Same-sex marriage and the fundamental right to marry -- pt. III. Rights and equality. Should courts create new rights? ; Identifying fundamental rights -- pt. IV. Rights in a democratic society. Democracy, neutrality and consistency of principle ; Principles and practicalities. |
| Subject |
Same-sex marriage -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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Same-sex marriage -- Law and legislation. |
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United States. |
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Constitutional law -- United States.
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Constitutional law. |
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Same-sex marriage. |
| ISBN |
0521009529 paperback |
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0521811007 hardback |
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