Difference between revisions of "Civil union"
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| − | A '''civil union''' is a | + | A '''civil union''' is a recognized relationship in some jursidictions between two same-sex people who "live together". It is a form of [[same sex marriage]]. |
The intent of civil unions is to give same-sex couples the same legal privileges and social standing as married couples. Indeed, in states or municipalities where this takes place, it effectively elevates the legal standing of unmarried homosexuals above those of unmarried heterosexual couples. (See also [[common law marriage]]) | The intent of civil unions is to give same-sex couples the same legal privileges and social standing as married couples. Indeed, in states or municipalities where this takes place, it effectively elevates the legal standing of unmarried homosexuals above those of unmarried heterosexual couples. (See also [[common law marriage]]) | ||
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*http://www.factcheck.org/what_is_a_civil_union.html What Is a Civil Union?, FactCheck.org, August 9, 2007 | *http://www.factcheck.org/what_is_a_civil_union.html What Is a Civil Union?, FactCheck.org, August 9, 2007 | ||
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Revision as of 17:53, October 6, 2007
A civil union is a recognized relationship in some jursidictions between two same-sex people who "live together". It is a form of same sex marriage.
The intent of civil unions is to give same-sex couples the same legal privileges and social standing as married couples. Indeed, in states or municipalities where this takes place, it effectively elevates the legal standing of unmarried homosexuals above those of unmarried heterosexual couples. (See also common law marriage)
See also
External Links
- http://www.factcheck.org/what_is_a_civil_union.html What Is a Civil Union?, FactCheck.org, August 9, 2007
