Journal of Education & Social Policy

The Meaning of Same-Sex Marriage Rights for Lesbian Couples in Taiwan
Jui- Chun Chuang

Abstract
The purpose of this research was to investigate the attitude of lesbian couples toward the rights of lesbian couples to marry. In Taiwan, Taiwan Alliance to Promote Civil Partnership Rights (TAPCPR) comes into force in entitling same-sex relationships to formal legal recognition. However, homosexual stigmatization still exists in a heteronormative society. A marriage right for lesbian couples relationships in later life is legal protections or detriment? This research was based on qualitative research. The subjects included lesbian aged from 28 to 40. Finally, according to the result, the author provides recommendations to marriage right of lesbian couples.

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