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Same-sex marriage (also known as gay marriage)[1] is a relationship in which two people of the same sex (same gender) live together as a family in a governmentally, socially, or religiously recognized marriage. Access to same-sex marriage is sometimes called marriage equality, especially by supporters.[2][3]
Same-sex marriage is recognized
Same-sex unions are available that are similar to marriage
The country/state affords some minimal recognition of same-sex couples
Marriage licenses for same-sex couples, that were issued in other states or countries, are fully recognized
Marriage licenses for same-sex couples, that were issued in other states or countries, are given minimal recognition
Same-sex marriage is pending: the government has passed legislation, or the supreme court has ordered that same-sex marriage should be legal, but no law is in effect
The state or country is subject to an international court that has ruled in favor of same-sex marriage
Same-sex unions are not recognized
- ↑ "gay marriage". Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford University Press. 2nd ed. 1989.
- ↑ 2010, Tracy Baim, Obama and the Gays: A Political Marriage, page 139: said that he would vote for a federal marriage amendment if laws already banning marriage equality were to be struck down by federal courts
- ↑ Australian gay politician travels to Spain in order to marry partner retrieved 6 January 2012