Passing Through
End-of-Life Decisions for Lesbians and Gay Men
- Publisher
- Fernwood Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2003
- Category
- General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781552661178
- Publish Date
- Jan 2003
- List Price
- $21.00
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Description
In June 2001, Nova Scotia became the third province to pass legislation that permits same-sex couples to legally register their relationship in order to benefit from similar legal obligations as common-law heterosexual couples. Yet despite this new legislation’s aim to advance equal rights, end-of-life decisions for gays and lesbians remain difficult. Jeannette Auger examines how closeted relationships and the history of discrimination have led many partners to dismiss making decisions about end-of-life issues. This book outlines what partners need to consider to assert their legal rights when necessary.
About the author
Jeanette A. Auger is a professor emeritus and adjunct professor in the Department of Sociology at Acadia University.
