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- books on same-sex marriage & lgbtq relationships
- freedom to marry links & groups
- lgbtq books/groups/people challenging same-sex marriage
- lgbtq parenting links
- other lgbtq links
books on same-sex marriage & lgbtq relationships
*against equality: queer critiques of same-sex marriage, edited by ryan conrad (2010). an engaging collection of essays addressing queer resistance to the gay marriage movement while deftly addressing issues of race, class, gender, citizenship, age, ability, etc. Its small size makes it easy to carry in your pocket!
*I do/I don’t: Homosexuals in marriage, edited by greg wharton and ian philips (2004). a fascinating collection of short essays (most of them 2-4 pages long) from over 130 authors with surprisingly diverse perspectives on marriage. contains many authors whose names you might recognize: dorothy allison, michael bronski, rachel kramer bussel, patrick califia, margaret cho, lisa duggan, carol queen, eric rofes, cecilia tan, tristan taormino, carmen vasquez, evan wolfson, but also many names of those you’ve never heard of with something just as interesting to say. Read our full review of this book.
*a legal guide for gay and lesbian couples, by attorneys denis clifford, emily doskow, and frederick hertz (2012). This book is a detailed and accessible guide to protecting yourself as a same-sex couple. includes information on medical emergencies, financial matters, parenting, wills, buying a home, and sample contracts for your relationship.
*what is marriage for? the strange social history of our most intimate institution by e.g. graffiti (1999). Even if you’re not a history buff, this book is a fascinating journey through the history of marriage, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that with as many changes as the institution has seen, there is no such thing as “traditional marriage.” Ultimately, Graff’s mission is to legalize same-sex marriage. while we support your cause, we believe you are too quick to set aside the concerns of those for whom marriage is not the goal. To read our full review of this book, see our August 1999 Update.
*same-sex marriage: pros and cons, edited by andrew sullivan (1997). this anthology includes strong essays on both sides of the argument.
there are many books on this topic! if you want to recommend others, please let us know.
freedom to marry links & online groups
decide whether to get married in the usa. uu. o Internationally, a great set of lamda legal defense pages outlining things same-sex couples should consider before getting married, pros and cons of getting married in the usa. uu. vs. internationally, and links to information on getting married in other countries.
what do i need to know to get married in canada? q & a of gay and lesbian activists and advocates on same-sex marriage in canada.
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marriage project: legal defense lambda & education fund a national organization working to legalize same-sex marriage. This page includes things you can do to help, more resources, and links to information on civil unions.
marriage traditions in various times and cultures this page counters the idea that there is one form of “traditional marriage” by tracing the many forms marriage has taken in different historical eras and cultures, from the bible to the British colonies- Americans.
partners task force for gay and lesbian couples an impressively comprehensive website with many resources on same-sex relationships and marriage. includes comparisons between legal marriage, ceremonial marriage, common-law benefits, etc., which can be helpful to anyone wondering if marriage is for them. If you click on “ceremonial marriage,” you can find lists of denominations and congregations that will perform marriage ceremonies for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender same-sex couples.
Straight Marriage Under Protest This article by sarah deer explores options for male and female couples who are concerned about how to use their privilege responsibly.
lgbtq books/groups/people who question same-sex marriage
Many believe there are more effective ways to ensure the rights and recognition of LGBTQ relationships and families.
marriage is a mixed blessing, an opinion piece written many times by ue member katherine m. franke on same-sex marriage in new york.
against equality, an online archive, publication and art collective focused on criticizing mainstream gay and lesbian politics. see also the personal blog of yasmin nair, member of the collective.
not playing house like mom and dad do by amanda sommers (2010) a social work masters thesis based on in-depth interviews with 13 same-sex couples who chose not to marry when marriage was an option in california before the approval of the prop. 8.
*beyond marriage (straight and gay), by nancy polikoff (2008) “marriage as a form of family is no more important or valuable than other forms of family,” writes gay rights activist and american university law professor nancy polikoff, “so the law should not give it more value”. we agree! this book exposes flaws in our legal system and offers political solutions that are more universal than marriage between people of the same sex.
www.beyondmarriage.org a document signed by lgbt activists and leaders, writers and artists, organizers and advocates, allies and celebrities (including the founders and the executive director of the eu) that offers a challenge to the current strategies employed by the lgbt organizations that are seeking marriage equality.
the problem with normal: sex, politics and the ethics of queer life, by michael warner in a chapter warner argues that homosexuals should oppose same-sex marriage, since legalizing it would broaden the scope of who can access the privileges of marriage, but does not fundamentally alter the system of granting privileges on the basis of marital status. To read our full review of this book, see our March 2000 Update.
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queer family values, by valerie lehr (2000) queer family values examines the historical, political, social, and economic contexts surrounding marriage and family in the united states, arguing that by fighting for the rights of the marriage, gays and lesbians evade the real issues. To read our full review of this book, see our April 2000 Update.
against marriage and motherhood, by claudia card this essay, published in hypatian magazine in 1996, argues that defending legal marriage is not the best way to improve the lives of same-sex couples.
links for lgbt parents
colage children of lgbtq everywhere is a national and international organization for children of lgbtq parents.
*families like mine, abigail garner’s site for teens and adults with lgbt parents.
family equality council national non-profit organization focused on the needs of lgbt families.
prospective gay parents, although this page is not specifically about single parents, it has good resources for considering parenting in general, especially if you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
Gay Parenting Email Lists: This site includes descriptions and sign-up instructions for several different lists, including lesbian moms, gay dads, general gay dads, and step-dads.
lgbt parent bulletin board an online bulletin board for lgbt parents.
other lgbt links
family diversity projects this organization has wonderful photo-text exhibits and books on topics such as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families, multiracial families, mental illness in the family, adoptive and foster families, single parent families, immigrant families , and more.
lgbt guide to personal finances a site run by aptus insurance that covers a variety of topics related to lgbt people and finances.
Do you have any books, links or other lgbt resources that you would recommend? let us know so we can add them to this collection!
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