Same-sex marriage

Marriage. It is traditionally defined by many as the social institution of bringing together a man and woman in special forms of dependence for the purpose of maintaining families. The presence of same-sex marriage has been an undesired topic by many, but has recently gained a larger presence in modern society through protests, marches, and the legalization of same-sex marriage in all fifty states. However, some question if same-sex rights are indeed civil rights due to definitions and…

It is believed among many people that two parents of the same-sex are unable to provide a stable and safe environment to raise children. A same-sex couple is just that, a couple where both partners are of the same sex, either two men or two women. Gay and lesbian parents are equally as capable as straight parents to care for a child. These children can grow up normal, healthy, and happy in settings that are secure and reliable. Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, expressed on…

Throughout the country there has been a widespread controversy over whether same sex marriage should be legalized or not. But on Friday, June 26th, 2015 the decision was made for Americans when the Supreme Court ruled the legalization of same sex marriage in all fifty states (Vogue, Ariane). However, that didn’t stop the people of the United States from still arguing over and protesting the Supreme Court’s ruling. Whether it being because it’s considered a moral sin in the Bible, that only a man…

Overview Same-sex marriage is a highly controversial topic of discussion spreading from communities to parliaments and governments, and has become increasingly recognised all around the world over the past few years. Since 2001, many countries have passed bills to legalise same sex unions and provide them with equal rights, and then years later have fully legalised gay marriage, the first being The Netherlands (2001), however Australia is not one of those countries. Gay marriage and obtaining…

Gay marriage, also known as same-sex marriage, has and will continue to be a highly controversial topic throughout the world today. According to the Williams Institute at UCLA, only 3.5 percent of Americans claim to be homosexual, yet it continues to divide this great nation. In the United States, 39 out of the 50 states oppose gay marriage, 6 states allow it, and 5 states allow a civil union between same-sex partners, but do not allow them to marry. These numbers seem like they would…

Traditional Marriage Verses Same-Sex Couples Marriage is a legal ceremony proclaiming one’s devotion to one person for the rest of his or her life. From the very beginning, in Genesis chapter two, starting with Adam and Eve, marriage has been defined as a union of one man and one woman (Bible). Throughout the years many have come forward in their sexual preferences of having a same-sex partner, thus trying to redefine what has been customarily known as a traditional relationship. Recently, the…

The foundation of marriage has developed into countless tolerable facets. According to Merriam Webster’s online dictionary, the word marriage has two definitions. The first definition states that “the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law.” The second definition states that “the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage ”. Over the years…

Same-sex marriage (SSM) is the controversial issues in this modern world. The traditional belief of marriage has been the recognized as a social union between men and women. The union of marriage represents the function to the procreation of humankind, personal and social identity, sexual intercourse, and socialization. The article explains that how elite policy preferences, the general public, and the gay people themselves have actively involved with for and against in the legalization of SSM.…

Same-sex marriages has been an acceptable practice since 2001 when Netherlands and although not very well known it has been an accepted practice in a few U.S. states as early as 1975 when a Boulder, Colorado clerk issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple (Lahey & Anderson, 2004). It is a well-known and accepted fact that marriage for centuries have been defined as being between a man and a woman; however, over the years same-sex couples have fought diligently to receive the same legal…

Same Sex Marriage is an issue that has become more prevalent in modern times. This issue is about the right to marriage for same sex couples. There are basically two sides to the issue, one side wants same sex marriage to have the right to marriage. The other side doesn’t want same sex couples to have the right to marry. I personally don’t think having same sex couples obtaining the right to marriage will not cause any problems for anyone. In Texas the road to legalizing same sex marriage has…