Gay Marriage
Subtitle: The Story of a Canadian Social Revolution
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company,; J. Lorimer
Published: May 20, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9781550289275
Subjects: Civil Rights; Gay Studies; Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights; Social Science; Gender Studies; Canada; Law and legislation; Same-sex marriage; Sociology
Description: "A history of the fight for same-sex marriage in Canada. Few issues have dominated recent Canadian politics like the legalization of same-sex marriage. As a political correspondent for The Canadian Press, Sylvain Larocque had a front-row seat for this battle in the fight for gay rights in Canada. He recounts the story here on every level, from the legal decisions to the social impact to the political reactions. He analyzes the judgments, laws, and election strategies, providing a behind-the-scenes account of how the institution of marriage, which many regarded as unchangeable, was expanded to include same-sex couples. In exclusive interviews with couples, activists, lawyers, political advisers and ministers, Larocque explores this divisive issue with depth and insight."--Publisher.