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Belief in Marriage: The Evidence for Reforming Weddings Law

Belief in Marriage: The Evidence for Reforming Weddings Law

Name: Belief in Marriage: The Evidence for Reforming Weddings Law
Brand: Bristol University Press
SKU: 9781529230475
Price: 412.17 HKD
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Author: Rebecca Probert; Rajnaara C. Akhtar; Sharon Blake
ISBN: 9781529230475

Edited by Rebecca Probert · Rajnaara C. Akhtar · Sharon Blake

Bristol University Press April 2023

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ISBN-13: 9781529230475
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Publication: April 2023
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

In principle, couples getting married in England and Wales can choose to do so in a way that reflects their beliefs. In practice, the possibility of doing so varies considerably depending on the religious or non-religious beliefs they hold.

To demonstrate this divergence, this book draws on the accounts of 170 individuals who had, or led, a wedding ceremony outside the legal framework. The authors examine what these ceremonies can tell us about how couples want to marry, and what aspects of the current law preclude them from doing so.

This new evidence shows how the current law does not reflect social understandings of what makes a wedding meaningful. As recommended by the Law Commission, reform is urgently needed.

1. Introduction

2. Anglican, Quaker, and Jewish Weddings

3. Christian Weddings in Registered Places of Worship

4. Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist Weddings in Registered Places of Worship

5. Choices and Constraints Where Couples Do Not Share Religious Beliefs

6. Paganism and the Desire To Be Married Outdoors

7. Belief in Humanist Ceremonies

8. Personalisation and Belief: The Role of the Independent Celebrant

9. Ceremonies Led by Friends and Family

10. Conclusion

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