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Definition and Purpose of Civil Unions

Civil unions are legally recognized arrangements similar to marriage.
They were primarily created to provide recognition in law for same-sex couples.
Civil unions grant some or all of the rights of marriage, with a few exceptions.
They were first established in Denmark in 1989 for same-sex couples.
Civil unions aim to provide legal recognition and rights to unmarried same-sex couples.

The terms used to designate civil unions vary widely from country to country.
Some common terms include civil partnerships, registered partnerships, and domestic partnerships.
The level of rights, benefits, obligations, and responsibilities also varies across jurisdictions.
Some countries allow same-sex couples to adopt, while others have restrictions.
In the United States, civil unions were introduced in Vermont in 2000 as an equivalent status to marriage for same-sex couples.

Civil unions are not seen as a replacement for marriage by many in the LGBT community.
Domestic partnerships are often considered to have fewer benefits than civil unions.
Some opponents of same-sex marriage argue that civil unions provide the same rights as marriage.
Critics argue that civil unions are separate but equal and exclude same-sex couples from marriage.
A New Jersey commission found that civil unions invite unequal treatment of same-sex couples.

Civil unions have been criticized for not conveying the emotional meaning or respect of marriage.
Some argue that civil unions stigmatize same-sex relationships and treat them as commercial ventures.
Critics claim that civil unions are a way to withhold marriage rights from same-sex couples.
The term 'civil union' is seen by some as a second-class status for same-sex couples.
Creating civil unions for opposite-sex couples has been suggested as a way to avoid accusations of discrimination.

Proponents argue that civil unions provide practical equality for same-sex couples.
They can solve issues related to hospital visitation rights and property transfer.
Civil unions are seen as a pragmatic way to ensure legal rights without the controversy of marriage.
Supporters believe that marriage matters and that civil unions do not convey the same emotional meaning.
Recognizing same-sex relationships under the term 'domestic partnership' is seen as stigmatizing.

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Glossary	https://harryandcojewellery.com.au/blogs/glossary/civil-union
Wikipedia	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_union
Wikidata	https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q41075
Knowledge Graph	https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0jgjn