On The Posner Show, E.J. and Maggie debate gay marriage. Maggie argues that sex can’t be separated from reproduction. E.J. believes gay marriage is the result of changing attitudes toward marriage in general, not a cause of that change. What is the purpose of civil marriage, and is it compatible with gay marriage? Maggie explains why she thinks gay marriage could negatively affect marriage as an institution. Finally, they discuss whether children need a mother and a father.
Play entire videoMaggie’s book “Debating Same-Sex Marriage”, co-written with John Corvino
E.J.’s book, “What Is Marriage For?: The Strange Social History of Our Most Intimate Institution”
Naomi Cahn and June Carbone’s book “Red Families v. Blue Families: Legal Polarization and the Creation of Culture”
Mark Oppenheimer’s NY Times profile of Dan Savage’s views on infidelity
Oppenheimer discusses Maggie with Conor Friedersdorf on Bloggingheads
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