marriage inequality
"Marriage inequality" refers to the unequal access to the rights, benefits, and recognition associated with marriage, often affecting marginalized groups.
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Definition
C1Legal
(formal)The condition where certain groups are denied the legal right to marry or have their marriages recognized equally.
Example
- Marriage inequality was a significant issue before same-sex marriage was legalized in many countries.
C1Social
(formal)The societal bias that leads to unequal treatment and recognition of marriages among different groups.
Example
- Social movements have worked tirelessly to address marriage inequality and promote equal rights for all couples.
C1Economic
(formal)The financial disadvantages faced by individuals who cannot marry or have their marriages recognized, affecting access to benefits and rights.
Example
- Economic marriage inequality can result in significant disparities in tax benefits and inheritance rights.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "marriage inequality":
equal marriagetraditional marriagemixed marriagemarriage litemarriage-industrial complexmarriage lines