Changing Contours of Domestic Life, Family and Law

This collection offers a comprehensive examination of evolving legal frameworks around domestic relations, as explored in Changing Contours of Domestic Life, Family and Law.

This insightful collection, Changing Contours of Domestic Life, Family and Law, explores the evolving nature of legal regulations surrounding domestic relations. It draws on a diverse array of socio-legal methodologies and materials, presenting original essays from a group of internationally recognized scholars. The authors delve into the theme of 'caring and sharing', examining how the concept of domestic relations has transformed over time and what this means for legal recognition.

The chapters within Changing Contours of Domestic Life, Family and Law highlight the significance of legal acknowledgment in shaping societal perceptions of relationships, emphasizing how certain connections gain visibility while others remain obscured. The book addresses the normative values embedded in legal frameworks and their implications for public policy, as well as the allocation of responsibility within private law. It also sheds light on the differential effects of seemingly progressive policies on marginalized and economically vulnerable groups.

Moreover, this collection examines the tensions between various family law models and those found in other areas of private law. Uniquely, it considers the relationship between law and the built environment, proposing ways to design spaces that accommodate a broader understanding of domestic relationships. This thought-provoking anthology is essential for anyone interested in the complexities of domestic life and legal regulation, regardless of their academic background.