Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook

by David E. Newton

Overview

Same-sex marriage continues to be a polarizing subject in the United States and other parts of the world. This new edition of Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook brings readers up to date on the status of same-sex unions from social, legal, political, and historical perspectives.

According to Pew Research poll data, in 2001, the majority of Americans opposed same-sex marriage—57 percent against, 35 percent in support. As of 2015, a majority of Americans (55 percent) supported same-sex marriage, with 39 percent expressing opposition. The landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court held in a 5–4 decision that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples, is likely further influencing opinions among U.S. citizens. Still, controversy and heated debate continues to ensue on the social, legal, and political implications of same-sex marriage.

The second edition of Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference Handbook presents thorough coverage of recent changes in the legal status of same-sex marriage in the United States as well as essays that provide historical perspectives on same-sex marriage; an extensive, up-to-date bibliography; a collection of primary source documents; a glossary; and a chronology that will serve readers studying the topic. New material includes a detailed discussion of the 2015 Supreme Court of the United States decision as well as coverage of issues that have arisen as a result of the Obergefell case, such as the debate over "religious freedom" and LGBT civil rights legislation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440850493
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/26/2016
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

David E. Newton, EdD, has been a freelance writer of nonfiction books and ancillary materials for young adults for nearly 55 years. He has published more than 400 textbooks, research manuals, trade books, encyclopedias, and encyclopedia articles.

Table of Contents

Preface to the First Edition,
Preface to the Second Edition,
1 Background and History,
Introduction: The Early Days,
Same-Sex Relationships in History,
Early Civilizations,
China,
Islam,
American Indians,
Greece and Rome,
Some Cautions,
Attitudes toward Same-Sex Relationships in Western Culture,
Sodomy Laws in the United States,
The Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights Movement,
Early Organizations,
The Storm Breaks,
Same-Sex Marriage in the United States,
The International Scene,
Legislation in Support of Same-Sex Marriage,
Western Europe,
Other Regions of the World,
Data and Statistics,
Public Opinion,
The Future of Same-Sex Marriage,
References,
2 Problems, Issues, and Solutions,
Introduction,
Same-Sex Marriage in JudeoChristian History,
Rome and the Middle Ages,
Traditional Marriage,
Nontraditional Marriage in Western Culture,
Same-Sex Marriage: Arguments Pro and Con,
Arguments in Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage,
Arguments in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage,
The Status of Same-Sex Marriage in the United States,
After Obergefell v. Hodges,
Was Obergefell Correct?,
What Protection Is There for Individual Religious Beliefs?,
What about Other Protections for LGBT?,
Conclusion,
References,
3 Perspectives,
Introduction,
Navigating the Religious Freedom Argument: Where Does One's Rights End and the Other's Begin?: Rani Baker,
For or Against: Everyone Loses: Ryan Conrad,
Obergefell Fallout: Kyle Duncan,
In Sickness and in Health: Marrying at an Older Age: Paul Feiler and Philip Bockman,
Losing My Religion: Kate Kendell,
Does Same-Sex Marriage Safeguard Families or Undermine Them?: Melissa Moschella,
A Cure for One Symptom: Aud Traher,
Looking into the Future of Same-Sex Marriage and Relationship Trends: Michael P. Vallario,
The Marriage Uncertainty Principle: Danielle White,
4 Profiles,
Alliance Defending Freedom,
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT),
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),
API Equality,
Jack Baker (1942–),
Bob Barr (1948–),
David Boies (1941–),
Mary Bonauto (1961–),
John E. Boswell (1947–1994),
Chris Bryant (1962–),
Christian Coalition of America (CC),
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church),
Concerned Women for America (CWA),
James Dobson (1936–),
Egale Canada,
Equality Federation (EF),
William N. Eskridge Jr. (1951–),
Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), Southern Baptist Convention,
Family Equality Council (FEC),
Family Research Council (FRC),
Focus on the Family,
Freedom to Marry,
Maggie Gallagher (1960–),
Gill Foundation,
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD),
Julie Goodridge (1957–),
Heritage Foundation,
Human Rights Campaign (HRC),
Human Rights Watch (HRW),
Immigration Equality (IE),
International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA),
Lambda Legal,
Liberty Counsel,
Log Cabin Republicans,
Phyllis Lyon (1924–),
Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA),
Del Martin (1921–2008),
Michael McConnell (1942?–),
Thomas S. Monson (1927–),
Roy Moore (1947–),
Marilyn Musgrave (1949–),
Jerry Nadler (1947–),
National Center for Lesbian Rights,
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF),
National Lesbian and Gay Law Association (NLGLA),
National Organization for Marriage (NOM),
James Obergefell (1966–),
Theodore Olson (1940–),
Our Family Coalition (OFC),
Outright Action International,
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG),
Renew America,
Traditional Values Coalition,
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB),
Unmarried Equality,
Donald B. Verrilli Jr. (1957–),
Jason West (1977–),
Williams Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law,
Edith Windsor (1929–),
5 Data and Documents,
Data,
Table 5.1 Characteristics of Same-Sex Couples in the United States (percentage),
Table 5.2 Data on Same-Sex Spouses in Some Countries,
Documents,
Legislation,
Federal Defense of Marriage Act (1996),
Alabama Marriage Protection Act (1998/2006),
Federal Marriage Amendment (2002),
European Parliament Resolution of 14 January 2009 on the Situation of Fundamental Rights in the European Union 2004–2008 (2009),
Court Cases,
Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, 440 Mass. 309 (2003),
United States v. Windsor, 570 U.S. 12 (2013),
Hollingsworth v. Perry, 570 U.S. ___ 133 S. Ct. 2652 (2013),
Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. ___ (2015),
Obergefell v. Hodges (Dissent by Roberts) (2015),
Miller v. Davis (2015),
Craig v. Masterpiece (2015),
North Carolina Senate Bill 2 (2015),
Campaign for Southern Equality et al. v. Mississippi Department of Human Services et al. (2015),
Administrative Order of the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court (2016),
Barack Obama's Views on Same-Sex Marriage,
6 Resources,
Books,
Articles,
Reports,
Internet,
7 Chronology,
Glossary,
Index,
About the Author,

Editorial Reviews

At its first printing, in 2010, only 5 states and the District of Colombia allowed same-sex marriage in the U.S., compared to all 50 states today. Worldwide, seven nations have legalized same-sex marriage, and all of them did so within the last decade. This relatively rapid change in public opinion makes this a worthwhile and timely volume appropriate for high school and college students.” —Booklist

From the Publisher

Part of the "Contemporary World Issues" series, this volume provides a good starting point for high school and college students researching the issues surrounding same-sex marriage. The book is organized into eight sections, following the same format used by other titles in the series. Newton, author of over 400 other works including ABC-CLIO's Gay and Lesbian Rights: A Resource Handbook, frames the debate by presenting both sides of the issue with a worldwide and unbiased perspective. The book includes 24 biographies, secondary materials on the issues, and primary sources of legislation, reports, organizations, court cases, and data and statistics organized into pro, con, and neutral, all of which a user will be able to quickly locate by using either the table of contents or the index. The last section on resources is organized into print and nonprint, each separated into history, civil rights issues, arguments for and against same-sex marriage, and general reviews. BOTTOM LINE A glossary makes this approachable for anyone in search of research and understanding. This is an invaluable addition to any college, high school, or public library collection serving patrons seeking information on any aspect of same-sex marriage.—Sara Rofofsky Marcus, Queensborough Community Coll. Lib., Bayside, NY

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