The Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage

The Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage book cover
CHAPTER ONE Making Same-Sex Marriage Legal 4 CHAPTER TWO Taking on DOMA 14 CHAPTER THREE Jim Obergefell 20 CHAPTER FOUR The Majority Opinion 26 CHAPTER FIVE The Dissenting Opinion 34 Important Dates 42 Stop and Think 44 Glossary 45 Online Resources 46 Learn More 46 About the Authors 47 Index 48 CONTENTS
The Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage

The Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage

In 2015, the US Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage throughout the country in the decision in the case Obergefell v. Hodges. The Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Jim Obergefell, one of the men involved in the case, activist Edith Windsor, and the Supreme Court justices who decided the case. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

About This Book

By: Christina Eschbach
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Published by: Core Library an imprint of ABDO Publishing
9-12Age Range
5.8 AR
46Pages
EventSubject
830LLexile
45-60 minsReading Time
TGuided Reading
RFountas & Pinnell
40DRA