What's The Harm?
What's the Harm? is an interdisciplinary collection of perspectives on the question of harm—whether legalizing same-sex marriage will cause harm to society, and whether the denial of same-sex marriage causes harm to society. This clarifying and illuminating book explores the societal, familial, individual, and jurisprudential harms of the legalization or prohibition of same-sex marriage. The contributors wrestle with the "what's the harm" question from a variety of academic and professional...
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What's the Harm? is an interdisciplinary collection of perspectives on the question of harm - whether legalizing same-sex marriage will cause harm to society, and whether the denial of same-sex marriage causes harm to society. This clarifying and illuminating book explores the societal, familial, individual, and jurisprudential harms of the legalization or prohibition of same-sex marriage. The contributors wrestle with the "what's the harm" question from a variety of academic and professional perspectives, emphasizing the significance and impact of legalizing same-sex marriage for law, government, family relations, and child welfare. What's the Harm? is a valuable resource of diverse insights, arguments, and information that contributes to a deeper understanding of what may be the defining issue of the first decade of the twenty-first century,.
Preface: "What's The Harm?" And Why It Matters Lynn D. Wardle Wardle, Lynn D.Pt. I Does Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Harm Families and Childrearing? 1 Ch. 1 Conjugal Marriage Fosters Healthy Human and Societal Development A. Dean Byrd Byrd, A. Dean 3 Ch. 2 The Alleged Harms of Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage Mark Strasser Strasser, Mark 27 Ch. 3 "Who's My Daddy?" How the Legalization of Same-Sex Partnerships Would Further the Rise of Ambiguous Fatherhood in America Jason S. Carroll Carroll, Jason S. David C. Dollahite Dollahite, David C. 47 Ch. 4 Unintended Consequences: The Flaws in "It Doesn't Affect Anyone But Us" Argument in Favor of Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Marianne M. Jennings Jennings, Marianne M. 69 Ch. 5 What's the Harm to Women and Children? A Prospective Analysis Lynne Marie Kohm Kohm, Lynne Marie 79 Ch. 6 Same-Sex Marriage and the Rights of the Child Louis DeSerres DeSerres, Louis 103 Pt. II Does Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Harm Responsible Sexual Behavior and Procreation? 123 Ch. 7 The Principles of Justice in Procreative Affiliations Scott FitzGibbon FitzGibbon, Scott 125 Ch. 8 Dwelling Among Us Martha Bailey Bailey, Martha 155 Ch. 9 Meaning, Morality, and Sexual Attraction: Questioning the Reductive and Deterministic Assumptions of Biologism and Social Constructionism Edwin E. Gantt Gantt, Edwin E. Emily Reynolds Reynolds, Emily 163 Ch. 10 Sexual Virtue, Sexual Vice, and the Requirements of the Good Society: Lessons from Ancient Rome Charles J. Reid, Jr. Reid, Charles J., Jr. 179 Pt. III Does Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Harm the Relationship and Meaning of Marriage? 205 Ch. 11 The Morality of Marriage and the Transformative Power of Inclusion LynnD. Wardle Wardle, Lynn D. 207 Ch. 12 The Case for Treating Same-Sex Marriage As A Human Right and the Harm of Denying Human Dignity Vincent J. Samar Samar, Vincent J. 239 Ch. 13 Equality or Ideology? Same-Sex Unions in Scandinavia Allan Carlson Carlson, Allan 263 Ch. 14 Same-Sex Marriage As Verbacide: Reaffirming the Linguistic and Cultural Heritage that Once Made "Marriage" a Vibrant Word of Substance and Hope Bryce Christensen Christensen, Bryce 275 Pt. IV Does Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Harm Basic Human Freedoms and Institutions? 295 Ch. 15 The Erosion of Marriage: A Pyrrhic Victory? Seanna Sugrue Sugrue, Seanna 297 Ch. 16 The Unconservative Harms of Conservative Opposition to Gay Marriage Dale Carpenter Carpenter, Dale 319 Ch. 17 Or for Poorer? How Same-Sex Marriage Threatens Religious Liberty Roger Severino Severino, Roger 325 Ch. 18 Same-Sex Marriage and Public School Curricula: Reflections on Preserving the Rights of Parents to Direct the Education of their Children Charles J. Russo Russo, Charles J. 355 Ch. 19 Redefinition of Marriage and the Rule of Law William C. Duncan Duncan, William C. 375
\ Dr. A. Scott LovelessPerhaps no question so alerts both sides in the ongoing 'culture wars' as that of same-sex 'marriage'. It is anathema and oxymoronic to one side and simple common sense and fairness to the other. What's the Harm? is the most valuable, forthright, and thoughtful discussion of the question I have yet seen. It should be required reading for any legislature (or court) called upon to consider the legal status of same-sex couples, and should receive close attention from anyone interested in being fully informed on this question.\ \ \ \ \ Robert DestroWhat's the Harm? is an invaluable resource for legislators, lobbyists, students, and anyone else interested in the legal and social policy implications of same-sex relationships. With chapters written by both supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage, the book provides an unparalleled and unique glimpse into the research, the evidence, and the philosophies that fuel one of the most important social policy debates in the last forty years.\ \ \ Matthew S. HollandAcross America, judges and other political elites are starting to strike down duly and democratically determined prohibitions against same-sex marriage as a matter of individual rights. In response, a set of thoughtful and courageous scholars step forward here with careful argument and evidence that same-sex marriage is not just a private concern between equal and consenting adults. Rather, they show—even as they engage openly with those who see things differently—that same-sex marriage is an issue with broad and deeply problematic ramifications for our democratic order. This is a crucial book for an absolutely crucial moment.\ \ \ \ \ Dr. Peter W. WoodWhat's the Harm? zeros in on the central question of the gay marriage controversy. Wardle has drawn together serious scholars who sift the evidence and find some surprising answers. The book is a model of how intellectual inquiry on contentious topics should be pursued.\ \
