SMF101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Heterosexism, Social Exchange Theory, Engagement
31 Aug 2015
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Same sex marriage was legalized in new zealand in april 2013, when we completed our interviews in 2011, the government had already established a second category of formalization in 2005 called civil union . Civil union offered similar rights and privileges to heterosexual marriage, but civil union partners could not legally adopt children and marriage remained the preserve of heterosexual couples. Four pathways for decision making for relationship formalization. In same-sex relationships, proposals usually came from the oldest partner because they think the oldest partner are more rational, and they be able to make well informed decisions. Gradual relenting to social pressures from family and friends. Includes negotiations with the older partner that was divorced, or previously involved in a long-term cohabitation and another partner that opposed of marriage, thinking that it is unnecessary, patriarchal and heterosexist. What was the marriage like in the past? (how the marriage originated from europe?)
