Gay marriage: the last taboo

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<http://www.cafebabel.com/en/dossier.asp?id=142>Gay marriage: the last taboo
Spain is on the verge of legalising same-sex marriages, but will only be
the third country in Europe to do so. Why are the majority of countries so
reticent in reforming discriminatory legislation and what is the situation
across the continent?

 <http://www.cafebabel.com/en/article.asp?T=A&Id=1044> Zapateroís zeal for
reform
First the Netherlands, then Belgium. Now Catholic Spain is on course to
legalising same-sex marriage. Slowly but surely, the EU is progressing
towards equality for homosexual couples
		 Chris Yeomans - Newcastle

 <http://www.cafebabel.com/en/article.asp?T=A&Id=1048> Homosexuality: as
old as mankind
Although the term ëhomosexualí is a fairly recent one, having only been
coined in 1868, homosexuality has always existed. But its status has varied
widely over the ages
		 Biche Gielen - Bruxelles

 <http://www.cafebabel.com/en/article.asp?T=A&Id=1047> Camp is cool
During the last forty years, homosexuality has been thrust into the
spotlight and is no longer taboo. There is no doubt that gays and lesbians
are out of the closet and here to stay
		 Tatum Matharu - Manchester

 <http://www.cafebabel.com/en/article.asp?T=T&Id=2984> Gay marriage is a
necessary evolution
Election-related reservations should not overshadow the fact that a debate
on gay marriage is indispensable
		 FranÁois Perrot - Paris

 <http://www.cafebabel.com/en/article.asp?T=T&Id=2979> Same-sex couples?
Officially recognised in Europe
After Holland and Belgium, even strongly catholic Spain is preparing to
acknowledge gay marriages. Here is a look at the situation from Oslo to
Belgrade
		 Salvatore Alessi - Bologna

 <http://www.cafebabel.com/en/article.asp?T=T&Id=2989> ìOne must ensure the
respect of homosexuals' rights in practiceî
Associations such as ILGA want European anti-discrimination legislation to
be enforced in fields other than just employment. But how?
		 Biche Gielen & StÈphane Carrara - Bruxelles



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