The Social Movement Tactics of Gender-Diverse Groups Toward Same-Sex Marriage Law

Abstract

This research aims to study the social movement strategies of gender-diverse groups to Same-sex marriage law. The analysis utilizes a qualitative research approach, specifically in-depth interviews, following the guidelines for conducting interviews. There are six key informants who work in social movement organizations related to gender equality with experience, and twenty-four key informants participating in social movements for gender equality who serve as knowledgeable sources. The result shows that social movements of gender-diverse groups to same-sex marriage law reflect political changes that do not use traditional social movements that led to violence; identity politics and symbolic expression establish organizations and social networks to communicate as the core through discourse construction, knowledge, and writing through public forums, including media and academic discussions. Academic discussions have seen a new form of social mobility through public meetings, including media communication. This new form of social mobility adopts various social mobility strategies to the civil partnership act, eventually leading to the current movement for marriage equality.