Rights of LGB couples in Central Eastern Europe: complex paths towards equality
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2015-08-28
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This study examines the circumstances under which a reform in the area of LGB rights occurs. Geographically, the work looks at the region of Central Eastern Europe. It focuses on domestic as well as international factors; it looks for the influences of the public, the movements as well as other political actors. I compared 12 cases using the technique of qualitative comparative analysis (QCA). The results show that both international and domestic factors play a role in the improvement of rights of LGB couples. I have shown that the power of the Catholic Church is not large enough to stop the legislation from passing, but it does have a retarding influence. Positive influence towards the legislation comes from international connections of the movements, socially liberal left party and the governments, which are committed to improve the area of human rights. My work also shows that positive public attitudes are neither sufficient nor necessary for improving the situation.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen