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Misconstructing Sexuality In Same-Sex Marriage Jurisprudence, Jeffrey Kosbie Jan 2011

Misconstructing Sexuality In Same-Sex Marriage Jurisprudence, Jeffrey Kosbie

Northwestern Journal of Law & Social Policy

Drawing on sociology, queer studies, and legal scholarship, this Comment develops a textual methodology to study sexuality in court opinions. In particular, this methodology uses inconsistencies between opinions to highlight how courts rely on cultural assumptions. This Comment applies this methodology to eighteen state same-sex marriage cases, identifying four analytic models of sexuality: sexuality consists only of behaviors; sexuality belongs to lesbians and gays; society should regulate sexuality; and marriage forms a normatively desirable model for sexuality. These models contribute significantly to public discourse over the meaning of sexuality. Applying sociological insights to narrow judicial models of sexuality suggests that …


Seize The Little Moment: Justice For The Child 20 Years At The Children And Family Justice Center, Bernardine Dohrn Jan 2011

Seize The Little Moment: Justice For The Child 20 Years At The Children And Family Justice Center, Bernardine Dohrn

Northwestern Journal of Law & Social Policy

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If You Will It, It Is No Dream: Balancing Public Policy And Testamentary Freedom, Orly Henry Jan 2011

If You Will It, It Is No Dream: Balancing Public Policy And Testamentary Freedom, Orly Henry

Northwestern Journal of Law & Social Policy

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