Gay Marriage and Adoption

Gay and lesbian couples adopt at a slightly higher rate than married heterosexual couples. The racial/ethnic breakdown of children adopted by same-sex couples is 53% White, 14% African American, 18% Hispanic or Latino and 11% Asian or Pacific Islander ("Gayadoption.org"). Gay adoption is when a couple of the same gender tries to adopt a child that does not share their same DNA or physically come from them. Gay adoption has been a controversial topic since the 1970’s.  In California, 1979 a gay couple

Gay Marriage and Adoption There are approximately “3.5%” of Americans who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual”(Greve). Obviously, LGBT people are still a minority, but that does not mean that they have any less rights than heterosexual people. LGBT people deserve the same rights as heterosexuals because they should not have to be discriminated against. One right that is already legal, and I hope it stays legal, is allowing same sex marriage. This is a huge accomplishment for the LGBT

November 2017 Adoption with Same-sex Couples Adoption is when a child is removed from their home and are now under protection of another family. They can be related or unrelated to the child. It can be great for children, as they can live a better life than they would have had with their birth parents. The children may have endured abuse or neglect and need to get out of the situation, or the parents could have not thought that they were able to take care of the child. Either way, adoption is made to

are paving the way for a brighter future. In hopes of being normal, many same-sex couples want to have a family and for some the only option is adoption. Well, same-sex adoption is not legal in most places which makes this dream for some impossible. This caused controversy between same-sex couples and the general public who believes that same-sex adoption should remain

Adoption has been around for many years, but only recently has the question of gay adoption risen. Do same-sex couples experience more of the difficulties in adoption than heterosexual marriage rights and same-sex couples’ ability to adopt is really big. There were many changes in the same-sex couples laws over the years. There are plenty of situations where gay couples successfully raised children through adoption or foster care. The children's lives are the same the impact on them is nothing

the same adoption and marriage rights as heterosexual couples. They shouldn’t be treated like less of a human just because of their sexuality. Some people use the fact that being gay is a sin as an excuse for them not liking gay people. The refusal of equal marriage rights affects, children who are raised by same-sex couples living in states where gay marriage is illegal. Many think, children with gay parents will grow up to be gay. There are some positive things about same-sex adoption. One reason

country in the world to have both an openly gay Prime Minister and deputy (vice) Prime Minister. When the Prime Minster, Xavier Bettel, announced that he would announce push forward legislation that would drastically change the countries

Same-sex marriage and adoption should be legal, it should be allowed in every state, everywhere. As of 2014, only 17 states have legalized marriage rights to same-sex couples. The other 34 states have banned gay marriage through law, constitutional amendments, or both. For example, the Pennsylvania Governor won’t challenge overturning of same-sex marriage ban. State Attorney General Kathleen Kane has also announced that she will not defend Pennsylvania's same-sex marriage ban because of what she

In the twentieth century, America has undergone vast changes in family styles. Because of the increase in many gays and lesbians speaking out, we see a new emphasis on the word family. "Many gays and lesbians have decided to come out of the closet shaking up an issue that has made a ruckus between Americans" (Carey 2). We find that the Defense of Marriage Act states that marriage should be between one man and one woman for federal purposes; but is this fair? The United States was founded on the belief

have legalized same sex-marriage, while only 26 allow gay adoption. Gay marriage and adoption is widely opposed all over the globe. Though there’s been recordings of people who are LGBT as early as 2400 B.C, many still oppress those inside of the community. Since the stonewall riots in 1969, the gay rights movement has been a slow progression for equal rights and social acceptance. Gay marriage isn’t deducting anything from heterosexual marriages. Many make the argument that gay people shouldn’t have