| Stories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration: Together Forever? Contributor(s): Hart, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1560233842 ISBN-13: 9781560233848 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 305.906 |
| LCCN: 2001045677 |
| Series: Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.32" W x 7.7" (0.68 lbs) 166 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Share the personal stories of gay and lesbian couples who immigrated to Australia!This fascinating book examines the Australian government's innovative immigration program for same-sex couples. Covering the time from the early 1980s to 2000, Stories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration: Together Forever? offers a powerful glimpse into the gains and costs of immigration. Its twenty-year span offers insight into both immediate and long-term implications of this policy.Stories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration intertwines the personal stories of gay and lesbian immigrants, including the author, with thoughtful, detailed political analysis. This groundbreaking book analyzes the Australian government's reasons for recognizing the validity of same-sex couples. It also scrutinizes the emotional and social implications of government policies for these couples.Stories of Gay and Lesbian Immigration explores the issues immigrant same-sex couples faced, including:
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