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Contemporary Aspects Of Female Genital Mutilation Prohibitions In The United States, Limor Ezioni Jan 2019

Contemporary Aspects Of Female Genital Mutilation Prohibitions In The United States, Limor Ezioni

American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

No abstract provided.


Transforming Family Law Through Same-Sex Marriage: Lessons From (And To) The Western World, Macarena Saez Jan 2014

Transforming Family Law Through Same-Sex Marriage: Lessons From (And To) The Western World, Macarena Saez

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Same-sex marriage is a 21st century phenomenon. In less than 13 years more than 15 countries have amended their marriage laws to include same-sex couples. Some countries have made the change through political decisions but others have reached the change through adjudicative processes. A comparative analysis of decisions from the highest courts of countries or states granting marriage to same-sex couples demonstrates: 1. similar arguments are presented to these courts when making the case for and against same-sex marriage; 2. courts are using comparative law to justify their decisions on same-sex marriage; 3. the majority of courts in these countries …


Gender Violence And Work In The United States And South America: The Parallel Processes Of Legal And Cultural Change, Julie Goldscheid Jan 2011

Gender Violence And Work In The United States And South America: The Parallel Processes Of Legal And Cultural Change, Julie Goldscheid

American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

No abstract provided.