Chauncey, George.

Why marriage? : the history shaping today's debate over gay equal ity / George Chauncey. - New York : Basic Books, c2004. - vii, 200 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-189) and index.

Introduction: Why marriage? -- The legacy of antigay discrimination -- Gay rights, civil rights -- How marriage changed -- Why marriage bec ame a goal -- The present as history.

0465009573 (alk. paper)

2004-014747


Gay rights--United States.
Same-sex marriage.
Same-sex marriage--Law and legislation
Homophobia--United States.

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