The Distinction Between Loving Case and Obergefell Ruling

Dr. Vodie Baucom, in his book, highlights the distinction between the Loving case, which outlawed bans on interracial marriage, and Obergefell ruling legalizing gay marriage. He explains that the government did not prohibit same-sex marriage in Obergefell but reshaped the definition of marriage. By emphasizing that marriage predates cultural and governmental influence, Baucom argues against equating the struggles of interracial and same-sex marriage.