Gay Marriage Influences

One of the largest dividers in the U.S. is the issue of marriage equality. Marriage equality is the quest for equal civil and social rights for homosexuals. Currently, many Americans are unwilling to accept homosexuals and provide them with equal civil and social rights. Marriage equality is a problem because homosexuals feel oppressed by society. Similar to racial problems, people are scared of things that are different from societal norms and that they do not understand. In turn, they suppress and criticize homosexuals for their non-standard behavior. Marriage equality has become a topic of controversy in the United States. Legislation accepting homosexuals could improve society’s opinion on marriage equality. When people have a better understanding of something, they tend to form a more educated opinion on the

Arguments for gay and lesbian families is a concern for the sanctity of marriage is often accompanied by a discomfort with the idea of gay and lesbian families, based on misinformation about the quality of those relationships and their impact on children (Kimmel 184). Arguments that support gay and lesbian families are mainly focused on having the same equal rights as heterosexuals. Many gay and lesbian couples want to get married because of the benefits they acquire such as the right to inherit from a spouse who dies without a will, the right to consult with doctors and make crucial decisions (Kimmel 184). A meta analysis of social studies of gay and lesbian parenting suggests that children are more accepting of homosexuality and maybe more likely to indicate a willingness to consider homosexual relationships themselves (Kimmel 186). Another great example is daughters of lesbian and gay parents are more assertive, confident, and ambitious, and sons are less conforming to traditional masculine aggression and domination and have a better understanding of their gender identity (Kimmel

Gay marriage has been an issue for a very long time and since some states are legalizing it, many worry that it would soon be added as an amendment. The topic of gay marriage brings up religious, legal, and many other issues. In "What's wrong with Gay Marriage?" by Katha Pollitt, the author supports gay marriage and wants it legalized. She states that there is no problem with gay marriage and it's all a matter of separating the church and state. But in “Gay ‘Marriage’: Societal Suicide,” by Charles Colson, the author opposes the idea of gay marriage and states that it will destroy society. Marriage is intended to unite a man and a woman together to bring children into the world, but due to the same-sex marriage,

The case that shocked the nation this past summer Obergefell v. Hodges has made big waves. This landmark case decided that gay marriage cannot be made illegal. This verdict shocked and disgusted many while just as many cheered for the victory they had been fighting for, for so long. The fight for gays to be able to marry has been a long road and culminated at this Supreme Court case. The problems were not even close to being over sadly. While there were plenty of people that celebrated this decision those who opposed gay marriage chose to oppose anything the Supreme Court said dismissing them and any power they have. This has led the way to many people opposing the Supreme Court and causing major legal issues all across the nation claiming that obeying this verdict would mean violating what they believe. The main question that needs to be answered is does the verdict of Obergefell v. Hodges make people cast aside their beliefs to follow the law?

Homosexual marriage is one of the old but controversial issues around the world. Compared to the past, it seems to become a more open debate among people. At the same time, people seem to be more swayable than before, but towards the gay marriage, different voices have still been hovering in the air. Gay people and their supporters have been striving for their rights to get married legally, while others who against gay marriage have never stopped deterring it.

There are roughly 313,900,000 people living in the United States and within those people roughly 9,000,000 people categorize as either lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (gates). This statistic was calculated throughout many surveys issued in 2010 throughout all states in the United States. These statistics were presented in an article written by Gary J. Gates in April of 2011. Now that it is currently almost the year 2014 the number of homosexuals have only risen in the past few years due to the legalization of same sex marriage throughout some states. Same sex marriage is becoming a well-known controversy in the United States due to complete opposite opinions. Society often examines the changes throughout the years in terms of consequences rather than in benefits. The legalization of same sex marriage is often portrayed as consequential to society however when examined more closely there would be more benefits to society if this controversy was viewed in terms of positive change. Benefits society could achieve from legalization of same sex marriage are providing new economic and business opportunities, and encouraging equal opportunity and a non-discriminatory society.

Lewis and Gossett’s central idea lies on the opinion of the individual with respect to the changes that may occur in an environment. In order to determine the relevance of partisanship in regards to attitude changes in gay marriage, the authors discussed a survey that shows the impact of ideology and perception of gays. Their findings suggest “net change is also 18 points larger for Democrats than Republicans, and 16 points higher for liberals than conservatives”. The results show a positive correlation between asymmetric polarization towards liberal values and a positive attitude towards same-sex marriage. Consequently, the study supported the idea that polarization regarding partisanship leaning away from social conservatism catalyzed positive attitude changes towards gay marriage.

Another largely agreed upon opinion is that the Federal and State governments have no right to define or intervene in marriage and who can and cannot get married because marriage is a religious practice. Following the belief of separation of church and state, those that take this stance have a variety of opinions on how this hot button issue should be handled. Most will say that every definition needs to be thrown out and that for legal or insurance purposes anyone who is married, regardless of orientation, should have their relationship defined as a Civil Union by the government. Additionally, some will even go as far as to say those who are

There are countless factors as to why one thinks the way they do. Although it is commonly in behalf of family and friends, it is not only limited to this. During this day and age, there are further ways to be influenced, which also tends to be even more effective than the usual effect from other people . In my case, the media seems to be one of the biggest influence that has shaped my political identity. Being exposed to all kinds of media daily since childhood leaves me no doubt in saying that the media has a big responsibility for what I politically identify as. Having the news playing in my house, whether it was completely accurate or not, has in some ways caused me to think what I think today. Especially seeing extremely devastating posts on

Lewis and Gossett’s examination included a survey that asked individuals about their thoughts on homosexuality and whether their thoughts have changed since they were were 18. The people polled belong to the Generation X (those born between1961-1981) cohort. Lewis and Gossett’s goal was to measure whether attitudes have changed on the issue of homosexuality from age 18 to their age in 1985, 1997, and 2006. Their results yielded that there was an 8 percent increase in support of same-sex marriage from the years 1985 to 1997 and an additional 5 percent increase from 1997 to 2003-06, totaling in a 13 percent cumulative increase of support towards same-sex marriage. The data supports that there has been a change in favor of same-sex marriage

As a child of seventeen growing up in this society, there are many things that I believe in. I believe that my grandchildren deserve the right to see the animals and plants that may be extinct in a few years’ time. I believe that no child should have to go a day without food. I believe that no parent should have to bury their own child. And, I believe that everyone preserves the given human right to be who they are and find their own happiness. Although I respect the many controversial beliefs and opinions about the matter of gay rights, I do not believe that anything gives a person the right to take away

My education, parents, peer groups, and media have played a significant role on shaping my opinion on the social policy. My friends and family play an important role in my life. I truly value their opinions and always try to understand their point of views. School and the media are something I am exposed to on a daily basis, whether I am actively listening or not. Therefore, these groups can consciously and subconsciously affect my views on various subjects such as gun policy, women's rights, and racial issues.

The proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of the most significant issues in contemporary American family law. As a heavily campaigned development currently discussed in law assessment; these extremely confrontational and debatable political questions are facing present day American courts. If same-sex marriage is legalized, its affect on the parents, children, same sex couples, families, and the social and political world will be astronomical. The arguments surrounding the issue though confrontational nonetheless are easily seen from a wide array of perspectives. One of the perspectives states that marriage is a promise to a spouse to stay loyal and faithful in all

     Others may disagree with gay marriages being banned. Others fell if that’s the lifestyle that they want their children to mock than they will have to deal with it in the long run. Of course gays will want gay marriages to become legal in all fifty states but is right? Gay parents fell as though their children will make their own decisions about their relations but in reality they will only follow what they know.

Such as pedophilia and polygamy which are controversial subjects but not as much as gay marriage. Even though comparing pedophilia and polygamy to gay marriage is a little much, people feel that allowing gay marriage goes against their morals, their views on society, lives they want for their children, and the future. For some violating same-sex couples civil right is worth it in the end only because they want to protect the value of a man-woman type marriage. To deny gays and lesbians the right to marry is in violation of their civil rights as a citizen of the United States of America.