Passing Through
End-of-Life Decisions for Lesbians and Gay Men
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 book
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.
Family Studies Feminism, Gender & Sexuality Gerontology Public Policy
Contents
- Preface
- Methodology
- A Review of Same-sex Legislation on the International Scene
- A Review of the History of Same-sex Legislation in Canada
- Overview of the Federal and Provincial legislation Covering Same-sex Relationships
- What are End-of-Life Issues?
- Data Overview
- The Debate Around Registering Same-Sex Relationships
- What Sorts of End-of-Life Decisions did Lesbians and Gay Men Make?
- Concluding Remarks
