Recognizing Ourselves: Ceremonies of Lesbian and Gay Commitment

by Ellen Lewin

Book Overview

In April 1993, as part of the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation, hundreds of couples participated in "the Wedding," a symbolic commitment ceremony held in front of the Internal Revenue Service building. Part protest and part affirmation of devotion, the event was a reminder that marriage rights have become a major issue among lesbians and gay men, who cannot marry legally and can only claim domestic partner...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 023110393X
• ISBN13: 9780231103930
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Same sex guideline....for the straight closed minded person

This book shows gay couples that is alright to feel the way you do about your mate. Touching on a side of the life style that straight couples want in there straight relationships. To the dot the book is shortly showing everyone it is plaining okay to feel the way you do about someone, anyone.