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Passing Through

End-of-Life Decisions for Lesbians and Gay Men

by (author) Jeanette A. Auger

Publisher
Fernwood Publishing
Initial publish date
Jan 2003
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781552661178
    Publish Date
    Jan 2003
    List Price
    $21.00

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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.

 

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Excerpt: Passing Through: End-of-Life Decisions for Lesbians and Gay Men (by (author) Jeanette A. Auger)