Queer and Religious Alliances in Family Law Politics and Beyond

Family law is a site of social conflict and the erasure of non-traditional families. This book explores how conservative religious and progressive queer groups can cooperatively work together to expand family laws recognition beyond the traditional state-sponsored family. Various religious groups have shown an interest in promoting alternative family structures. Advocacy by North American religious conservatives for reforms in favor of non-conjugal families and against same-sex marriage overlaps with certain queer efforts to legitimize friendships and non-traditional families more generally.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2024
Publisher: Anthem Press

Family law is a contentious domain where social tensions and the marginalization of non-traditional families emerge. This insightful work delves into the potential for collaboration between conservative religious and progressive queer groups, aiming to broaden the recognition of family laws beyond the confines of the traditional state-sponsored family. Various religious communities have expressed a keen interest in promoting alternative family structures. For instance, certain Muslim and Mormon groups have advocated for polygamy, aligning with the interests of queer groups in challenging the entrenched monogamy in state law. The advocacy by North American religious conservatives for reforms that favor non-conjugal families and oppose same-sex marriage overlaps with certain queer efforts to legitimize friendships and non-traditional families more broadly.

This book endeavors to explore these potential areas of queer and religious political cooperation, while also acknowledging the limitations and principled reservations that may arise. Furthermore, it examines the broader horizons of queer and religious political cooperation, extending beyond the realm of family law. By examining these intersections, the book sheds light on the complex dynamics and opportunities for collaboration between these diverse groups, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 229 x 153 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839992551