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Over the last two decades, legal action and political activism from same-sex couples and lesbian and gay advocacy organizations seeking relationship recognition has resulted in the introduction of either same-sex marriage or a separate but, to varying degrees, marriage-like provision in some jurisdictions. Separate provisions are generally presented by lesbian and gay organizations as a compromise and a pragmatic way to secure some relationship recognition for same-sex couples in the absence of marriage (Merin, 2002, p. 63). For example, explaining its decision to lobby for civil partnership rather than marriage, Stonewall states: ‘Stonewall’s main focus was on the outcome in terms of rights and responsibilities, rather than the label. Civil partnership achieves parity with marriage in every respect.’ (Stonewall, 2007)
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Barker, N. (2012). Different Institutions for Same-Sex Relationships: A Departure from the Marriage Model?. In: Not The Marrying Kind. Palgrave Macmillan Socio-Legal Studies. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230379725_3
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