Polyamory and Criminalization of Plural Conjugal Unions in Canada: Competing Narratives in the s.293 Reference

Barnett, Jessica Penwell

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“…First, dehumanization has more severe consequences than mere negative appraisal, including greater tolerance for violence (see Haslam & Loughnan, 2014;Vaes, Leyens, Paladino, & Miranda, 2012). Second, departures from societal norms have clear consequences for stigmatization and social policies, including access to legal rights (e.g., Barnett, 2014;Lopes, Oliveira, Nogueira, & Grave, 2016;Sizemore & Olmstead, 2016).…”

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Which Partners Are More Human? Monogamy Matters More than Sexual Orientation for Dehumanization in Three European Countries

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Compared to monogamous relationships, consensual non-monogamous (CNM) relationships are stigmatized. Similarly, compared to heterosexual individuals, gay men are perceived to have more promiscuous and less committed romantic relationships. Hence, CNM and male same-sex relationships are potential targets of dehumanization (i.e., denied traits considered unique of human beings). We tested the impact of monogamy and sexual orientation on dehumanization, and examined whether CNM (vs. monogamous) and same-sex (vs. heterosexual) partners are dehumanized through the attribution of primary (non-uniquely human) and secondary (uniquely human) emotions. A sample of heterosexual young adults (N = 585, 455 women; Mage = 25.55, SD = 7.48) in three European countries – Croatia, Italy, and Portugal – attributed primary and secondary emotions to four groups: (a) monogamous heterosexual partners, (b) CNM heterosexual partners, (c) monogamous same-sex male partners, and (d) CNM same-sex male partners. Results showed that uniquely human emotions were attributed less to CNM than to monogamous partners, and this happened regardless of sexual orientation. Furthermore, CNM same-sex and CNM heterosexual partners were evaluated similarly. This pattern of results was consistent across countries. The implication of these findings for social policies and sexual rights are discussed

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“…Conley et al., 2012), have grown in exposure and popularity among both the public and academics (Barker and Landridge, 2010), they remain largely stigmatized and misunderstood (Conley et al., 2012; Young, 2014). There are strong norms against non-monogamy (Anderson, 2010), as well as strong opposition and negative reactions to the concept of polygamy or plural marriage in Western cultures (Barnett, 2014; Saad, 2011). CNMs are also generally negatively portrayed, and have been described as psychologically damaging, immature, and unethical in several media sources (e.g.…”

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The good, the bad, and the ugly: Lay attitudes and perceptions of polyamory

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2017

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Although consensual non-monogamies have grown in exposure and popularity among both the public and academics, they remain largely marginalized and stigmatized. While some research has examined individuals’ perceptions of non-monogamies as a whole, few have focused specifically on perceptions of polyamory. The aim of this study was to explore and render explicit such attitudes and perceptions using an inductive approach to research. Online unsolicited narratives were sought for the purpose of this study. A total of 482 comments posted in response to three articles on the topic of polyamory were collected and analyzed using thematic analysis. Five overarching themes were identified: polyamory as 1) valid and beneficial; 2) unsustainable; 3) perverse, amoral, and unappealing; 4) acceptable; and 5) deficient. The findings provide insight on individuals’ reactions to polyamorous relationships and beliefs surrounding monogamy, and are further discussed in light of previous research on stigma, and of contemporary discourses on relationships, love, and commitment.

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“…Williams, 2010); class issues and privilege broadly (Haritaworn et al, 2006;Klesse, 2013); neoliberalism (Woltersdorff, 2011); therapy issues and alternative approaches (e.g. Barker, 2011;Keppel, 2006;Weitzman, 2006); communal living (Aguilar, 2013); the criminalisation of plural unions (Barnett, 2013); and kink (Sheff & Hammers, 2011). There is also some work devoted to general discussions of the dynamics of open non-monogamies (e.g.…”

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Polyamory and Criminalization of Plural Conjugal Unions in Canada: Competing Narratives in the s.293 Reference

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

Which Partners Are More Human? Monogamy Matters More than Sexual Orientation for Dehumanization in Three European Countries

Which Partners Are More Human? Monogamy Matters More than Sexual Orientation for Dehumanization in Three European Countries

The good, the bad, and the ugly: Lay attitudes and perceptions of polyamory

The Palgrave Handbook of the Psychology of Sexuality and Gender

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