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A man and a woman who have just got married

Is there a feminist way to get married?

Guest Blogger16 August 2017

Catherine King asks whether adding your own twist to wedding day tradition is enough to divorce marriage from its patriarchal roots...

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I don’t

Megan Stodel21 August 2014

Despite upcoming changes that would see mothers included on marriage certificates, Megan Stodel isn't wedded to the idea of marriage ...

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The ‘bridezilla’ television trope and the traditional wedding norm

Guest Blogger18 April 2013

Marriage equality might be on the way but it seems the fripperies and rituals of the traditional wedding are still coveted as the superior choice. Olivia Rudgard looks at the role of the TV show 'Bridezilla' in all this and asks, what about wedding equality? ...

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Mrs His Name

Laura12 January 2011

The Japanese government is facing a law suit brought by five people who claim that their constututional rights have been violated by the law forcing married cou...

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