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Book SynopsisThis book is a follow-up volume to Same-Sex Marriage in the Americas: Policy Innovation for Same-Sex Relationships published by Lexington Books in 2010. It sheds light on regional, national, and individual-level factors that have led to major developments for same-sex relationship equality in Latin America and explores institutional, political, and social barriers for same-sex couples in the region. The first section of the book deals with general aspects of same-sex rights and policies in the Americas; including public opinion regarding same-sex marriage, diffusion of policy innovations for same-sex couples, judicialization of LGBT rights, and the role of the left in support of same-sex rights in Latin America. The second section examines country-cases regarding same-sex policies in Latin America and includes separate chapters on Central America, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay. Overall, this research is innovative and unique because it covers the understudied policies of sa
Trade ReviewThis volume assembles some of the most innovative authors working on LGBT politics in Latin America. The study of LGBT rights is an exciting new dimension in the study of the quality of democracy that has long been ignored. This volume proves that the study of the politics of sexuality, like the activism on behalf of sexuality rights in Latin America, is here to stay. -- Javier Corrales, Amherst College
This terrific follow up to Same-Sex Marriage in the Americas presents an incisive and comprehensive picture of the evolution of the issue across Latin America. The editors and contributors bring their critical insights to advance the understanding of the development of same-sex marriage policy through the use of a wide range of approaches and tools. From the fascinating case studies to the doctrinal analysis and the public opinion data, this volume impresses in every dimension. -- Charles Anthony "Tony" Smith, University of California, Irvine
Table of ContentsPart I: Themes Chapter 1: Diffusion of Same-Sex Policies in Latin America Adriana Piatti-Crocker Chapter 2: The Lavender Tide? LGBT Rights and the Latin American Left Today Shawn Schulenberg Chapter 3: Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Latin America Germán Lodola and Margarita Corral Chapter 4: Variations in the Judicialization of Same-Sex Marriage Politics in Latin America Jason Pierceson Part II: Countries Chapter 5: Same-Sex Partnership Rights in Central America: The Case of Panama Shawn Schulenberg Chapter 6: The Creation of Civil Partnerships in Uruguay Diego Sempol Chapter 7: Same-Sex Couples in Colombia: Three Models for their Legal and Political Recognition Daniel Bonilla Chapter 8: Legal Mobilization and the Road to Same-Sex Marriage in Argentina Maria Gracia Andía Chapter 9: The Battle for Marriage Equality in Mexico, 2001-2011 Genaro Lozano
