The questioning of traditional family forms is not a new phenomenon. However, it has recently developed a new dimension in the gay rights movements claim for legal recognition of committed relationships other than traditional marriage. This collection of essays explores the moral, practical and legal issues that arise from proposals to recognise such committed relationships. The history of the Irish gay rights movement and its contribution to the current issue of partnership recognition are traced. The roles played by ...
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The questioning of traditional family forms is not a new phenomenon. However, it has recently developed a new dimension in the gay rights movements claim for legal recognition of committed relationships other than traditional marriage. This collection of essays explores the moral, practical and legal issues that arise from proposals to recognise such committed relationships. The history of the Irish gay rights movement and its contribution to the current issue of partnership recognition are traced. The roles played by marriage in the procreation and raising of children and as the supreme expression of inter-personal commitment are also explored from different perspectives in separate essays.
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New. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Contributors include Fergus Ryan, Lynn D. Wardle, Ursula Kilkelly, Eoin Carolan. ISBN: 1-84682-087-1 Pages: 286 Fine in fine dust wrapper.
