OCT 10 Flashcards
Marriage as an Institution
-both a personal relationship and a public institution
-less about ‘a’ family and more about family
relationship with the s____e
-leads to broader discussion on relationship between
citizens and the s____e
Marriage as an Institution
-both a personal relationship and a public institution
-less about ‘a’ family and more about family
relationship with the state
-leads to broader discussion on relationship between
citizens and the state
What is Marriage-For?
While there is an increased emphasis on e_______l ties, economic interdependence continues to influence marriage. While common-law couples are very similar to married couples, marriage has more legal and social r__________s
e.g., banks insurers courts employers schools hospitals cemeteries rental car companies -courts respect marriage even after death
What is Marriage-For?
While there is an increased emphasis on emotional ties, economic interdependence continues to influence marriage. While common-law couples are very similar to married couples, marriage has more legal and social ramifications
e.g., banks insurers courts employers schools hospitals cemeteries rental car companies -courts respect marriage even after death
What is Marriage For?
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De-emphasis on the c_________l basis of marriage and emphasis on m____y in the institution of marriage has been followed by liberalized attitudes toward
-sex outside the marriage
-childless by choice marriages
With these new attitudes, Graff (2004) asks
“…once our philosophy and laws protect sex for
pleasure and love, how can same-sex marriage be
barred?” (84)
What is Marriage For?
continued
De-emphasis on the contractual basis of marriage and emphasis on money in the institution of marriage has been followed by liberalized attitudes toward
-sex outside the marriage
-childless by choice marriages
With these new attitudes, Graff (2004) asks
“…once our philosophy and laws protect sex for
pleasure and love, how can same-sex marriage be
barred?” (84)
Same-Sex Marriage
-Canada legalized same-sex marriage in 200, but not
immediately update all policies and other laws which impact same-sex couples rights
e.g., immigration
-201 changes to immigration law re: gay & lesbian claimants
-‘safe countries’ increased
-time to file window reduced
Same-Sex Marriage
-Canada legalized same-sex marriage in 2005, but not
immediately update all policies and other laws which impact same-sex couples rights
e.g., immigration
-2012 changes to immigration law re: gay & lesbian claimants
-‘safe countries’ increased
-time to file window reduced
Same-Sex Marriage
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Sponsoring same-sex spouses, common-law and conjugal partners same-sex partner: yes, if your marriage is legally recognized common:law: yes, if you can provide proof that you’ve been living together for 1 year
conjugal partner: evidence of discrimination (e.g.,
immigration barrier); evidence of interdependenc
Same-Sex Marriage
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Sponsoring same-sex spouses, common-law and conjugal partners same-sex partner: yes, if your marriage is legally recognized common:law: yes, if you can provide proof that you’ve been living together for 1 year
conjugal partner: evidence of discrimination (e.g.,
immigration barrier); evidence of interdependenc
Key Events in Sexual Minority
Movements Canada
19__-Sexual Orientation is added to the Canadian Human Rights Act
20__-Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act is passed
Key Events in Sexual Minority
Movements Canada
1996-Sexual Orientation is added to the Canadian Human Rights Act
2000-Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act is passed
Key Events in Sexual Minority
Movements Canada
200_-The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that denying same- sex couples the right to marry is u______________l
200_: Michael Leshner and Michael Stark become first couple to marry
Key Events in Sexual Minority
Movements Canada
2003-The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that denying same- sex couples the right to marry is unconstitutional
2003: Michael Leshner and Michael Stark become first couple to marry
Key Events in Sexual Minority
Movements Canada
200_-Supreme Court of Canada rules that ___________l government, and not the provinces, have the authority to legislate the definition of marriage
2005-Same-Sex marriage is legalized through the passing of Bill C-__
2006-Conservative government attempts to reopen debate but fails
Key Events in Sexual Minority
Movements Canada
2004-Supreme Court of Canada rules that federal government, and not the provinces, have the authority to legislate the definition of marriage
2005-Same-Sex marriage is legalized through the passing of Bill C-38
2006-Conservative government attempts to reopen debate but fails
Bill C’38: Those Opposed
Traditional family values groups
e.g., The Canada Family Action Coalition
“…[homosexuality] is a choice of form of
relationship people want to live in. They
make their choice but they have no right
to call that marriage” (Brian Rushfeldt, E.D.-CFAC)
Conservative religious groups
Bill C’38: Those Opposed
Traditional family values groups
e.g., The Canada Family Action Coalition
“…[homosexuality] is a choice of form of
relationship people want to live in. They
make their choice but they have no right
to call that marriage” (Brian Rushfeldt, E.D.-CFAC)
Conservative religious groups
Studying EGALE Testimonials in the Archives
Themes whic
h emerge from personal testimonials from the 1980s-
-immigration
-legal acknowledgement: full citizenship
-social legitimacy
e.g., legalization of same-sex marriage would
-validate their family
-confront homophobia
-help children deal with their peers
-pride
-allow the government take the lead; to stop causing harm
-equalize rights
-allow couples to be freed; allow them to ‘come out of clo
Studying EGALE Testimonials in the Archives
Themes whic
h emerge from personal testimonials from the 1980s-
-immigration
-legal acknowledgement: full citizenship
-social legitimacy
e.g., legalization of same-sex marriage would
-validate their family
-confront homophobia
-help children deal with their peers
-pride
-allow the government take the lead; to stop causing harm
-equalize rights
-allow couples to be freed; allow them to ‘come out of clo
Resistance to the Institution-of-Mafflage
Many lesbian and gay men and their allies oppose same-sex marriage: W____son (1996): need to get rid of marriage all together;
replace it with a single system accessible to everyone which does not value one form of relationship over another
Resistance to the Institution-of-Mafflage
Many lesbian and gay men and their allies oppose same-sex marriage: Wolfson (1996): need to get rid of marriage all together;
replace it with a single system accessible to everyone which does not value one form of relationship over another
Resistance to the Institution-of-Mafflage
H___r (1995): same-sex marriage will ultimately transform the institution of marriage as its unconventional gender structures will destabilize the gendered structures involving authority and dependency Many other s argue against same-sex marriage in so far as it still marginalizes others (e.g., trans-identified people)
Resistance to the Institution-of-Mafflage
Hunter (1995): same-sex marriage will ultimately transform the institution of marriage as its unconventional gender structures will destabilize the gendered structures involving authority and dependency Many other s argue against same-sex marriage in so far as it still marginalizes others (e.g., trans-identified people)
