Against Marriage: An Egalitarian Defense of the Marriage-Free State (Oxford Political Theory)
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (863 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0198744005 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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She is also the author of two previous books: Sex, Culture, and Justice: The Limits of Choice (Penn State University Press, 2008) and, with Phil Parvin, Teach Yourself Political Philosophy: A Complete Introduction (Hodder, 2012).. Clare Chambers, University Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of CambridgeClare Chambers is University S
The result is an inspiring egalitarian approach that fits the diversity of real relationships.. Feminists have long argued that marriage is a violation of equality since it is both sexist and heterosexist. Chambers critically assesses recent theories that attempt to make marriage egalitarian, either by replacing it with relationship contracts or by replacing it with alternative statuses such as civil union. In the marriage-free state regulation is based on relationship practices not relationship status, and these practices are regulated separately rather than as a bundle. Finally, Chambers considers how the marriage-free state should respond to unequal religious marriage. She then sets out a new model for the legal regulation of personal relationships. Chambers endorses the feminist view and argues, in contrast to recent egalitarian pro-marriage movements, that same-sex marriage is not enough to make marriage equal. Against Marriage is a radical argument for the abolition of state-recognised marriage. Instead Chambers proposes the marriage-free state: an egalitarian state in which religious or secular marriages are permitted but have no legal status.Part I makes the case against marriage. The marriage-free state thus employs piecemeal, practice-based regulation. Chambers argues that state-recognised marriage is also problematic for liberalism, particularly political li
She works on contemporary political philosophy, with particular focus on feminism, liberalism, and theories of social construction. She is the author of numerous chapters and articles on topics such as autonomy, choice, and consent; the body, appearance norms, and cosmetic surgery; multiculturalism, religion, and social practices; and equality and theories of justice. About the AuthorClare Chambers, University Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of CambridgeClare Chambers is University Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. She is al