Scenarios about 'same-sex marriage'
The legal or religious recognition of marriage between people of the same gender, which became widely debated in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This civil rights issue has evolved differently across cultures and nations, with the Netherlands becoming the first country to legalize it in 2001, followed by a gradual global shift in legal recognition. In alternate history scenarios, different religious influences, earlier gay rights movements, or alternative legal frameworks could significantly alter the timeline and geography of same-sex marriage recognition.
What If Same-Sex Marriage Was Legalized Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where same-sex marriage gained legal recognition in the United States during the 1990s, dramatically altering the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights, constitutional law, and social attitudes in America and beyond.
What If Same-Sex Marriage Was Never Legalized?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the global movement for marriage equality failed, fundamentally altering LGBTQ+ rights, constitutional law, and social progress in the 21st century.