THE EVOLUTION OF MARRIAGE: THE ROLE OF DIGNITY JURISPRUDENCE AND MARRIAGE EQUALITY

[...]I argue that dignity jurisprudence and the resulting marriage equality have led the institution of marriage to shift its focus from procreation and heteronormative gender-roles to an expression of mutual support and a public conferral of dignity. [...]I demonstrate that this impact litigation has effectively conferred dignity upon members of society who were previously excluded from the enjoyment of such societal acceptance.