answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Yes and they frequently are. Domestic partners, which may be of either same or mixed genders, are often treated differently than legally married couples, particularly in the legal context. Right off the bat, there is an entirely different set of vocabulary words that are used in connection with their relationship.

If they are registered, then they often are granted only a subset of legal rights and benefits of marriage. Although opposite-sex couples have consciously chosen not to marry, same-sex couples might have settled for domestic partnership because it was the only option available.

If your question is whether it is legal to discriminate against domestic partners (i.e., treating them differently than legally married couples), then the answer in many jurisdictions is yes. In many states, the law itself draws a distinction between married couples and domestic partners. In some places, such as California, Oregon, Nevada and, for the time being, Washington state, state-registered domestic partners are entitled to be treated the same as legally married couples.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Can domestic partners be discriminated against?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Which would have been considered a push factor of immigration?

Being discriminated against for your religion


What does to be treated equally and not be discriminated against mean?

right to be treated equally and not discriminated against


White people and established African Americans in cities?

found high paying jobs


How did Mongols discriminated against the?

They discriminated in that punishments for crimes were not the same for the Chinese.


Was Cesar Chavez discriminated against?

Cesar Chavez was discriminated against for several reasons. It would be almost impossible for a Latino farm worker not to have been discriminated against, especially during his time.


Is domestic violence a felony in the state of tn?

Domestic assault in Tennessee is an assault against a victim. The state prohibits the abuse of current or former family members or romantic partners.


How the mongols discriminated against the chinese?

They discriminated in that punishments for crimes were not the same for the Chinese.


What if you are not registered as domestic partners?

If you are not registered as domestic partners, then you are not legally recognized as domestic partners. However, in jurisdictions where there is no government registry of domestic partnerships available, many companies offer domestic partner benefits based upon a notarized affidavit of domestic partnership submitted to the company, with no requirement for government registration.


What would have been considered a push factor of immigrants?

Being discriminated against for your religion


How did Mongols discriminated against the Chinese?

They discriminated because punishments for crimes were unequal.


How are Mexicans discriminated against?

they are cool


Who is being discriminated against?

Everyone can be discriminated against. Humans tend to be frightened by differences, so those who are different or those who go against social norms of a culture tend to be discriminated against. Common discriminations include discrimination against the minority race, women in certain cultures, or homosexuals.