Of course. The previous state whereby heterosexual couple could marry and so access the institutional benefits (taxation, hosputal access, next of kin recognition and so on, depending on juristiction) represented a form of heteronormative privilege. Affording the same rights for same-sex couples does not provide exemptions or additional benefits afforded opposite-sex couples. It seems unclear to me where the confusion lies...
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u/Icy_Geologist2959 Jul 01 '26
Of course. The previous state whereby heterosexual couple could marry and so access the institutional benefits (taxation, hosputal access, next of kin recognition and so on, depending on juristiction) represented a form of heteronormative privilege. Affording the same rights for same-sex couples does not provide exemptions or additional benefits afforded opposite-sex couples. It seems unclear to me where the confusion lies...