the legal status of relationships in a changing society
- Categories
- Book/Boek
- Creator
- Sörgjerd, Caroline
- Publish Year
- 2012
- Shelfmark
- WER 32 2012 - B
- Thesaurus
- huwelijken, homohuwelijken, geregistreerd partnerschappen, wetgeving, EU, Nederland, historisch
- Description
- This book explores the essence of the institution of marriage: what is the meaning of marriage today, how has marriage been influenced by the legal recognition of new cohabitation models, and what should be the role of the institution of marriage in the future? In order to understand what marriage is in the 21st century, it is necessary to analyze the formalities and function of marriage in society. With a focus on Sweden, the book examines the historical development of marriage, beginning as a 'gift from God' and now being a gender-neutral institution - from a legal and political perspective. The book then makes comparative assessments concerning the legal and political developments leading toward the adoption of gender-neutral marriage concepts in the Netherlands and Spain. The significance of the marital status under European Union law is explored, under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and in the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice.