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LGBT rights in Chile: On the verge of a gay‐rights revolution?
Author(s) -
Schulenberg Shawn
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
sexuality, gender and policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2639-5355
DOI - 10.1002/sgp2.12009
Subject(s) - opposition (politics) , constitution , skepticism , political science , law , presidency , legislation , status quo , veto , sociology , politics , philosophy , epistemology
This paper examines the history of the LGBT + movement in Chile, the opposition to LGBT + rights, and the general state of public opinion. This should set us up to see how strong of an actor these social movement organizations, what their desires are, and how well equipped they are to take on the opposition. Second, we will consider the legal status quo of same‐sex unions. Does the Constitution take a stand on it or must we look elsewhere in the law to see how marriage is defined? Moreover, this should also tell us if we can use all three branches of government to change the law. The next section of the paper will methodically examine the power and preferences of actors in all three branches of government. Who has the power to change the law for same‐sex partnership recognition? Finally, this paper explains why the presidency played a key role in passing civil union legislation, but there is still reason to be skeptical that marriage or adoption rights will be recognized anytime soon.