Consenting to Gender? Trans Spouses after Same-Sex Marriage in Barker, N and Monk, D (eds.) From Civil Partnership to Same-Sex Marriage 2004-2014: Interdisciplinary Reflections (Routledge): 79-94 (Pre-Publication Version) (original) (raw)

The introduction of same-sex marriage in the UK has brought about significant legislative changes, particularly regarding the rights of trans individuals. The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 and subsequent amendments to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 illustrate a complex interplay between legal recognition, gender identity, and the perception of trans individuals in relationships. This chapter critiques the persistent notions of deception surrounding trans partners and explores how legal frameworks still operate under assumptions that reinforce vulnerabilities of cisgender spouses, thereby highlighting systemic issues in the recognition of trans identities within marriage.