Same-sex Marriage and Foreign Literature

Same-sex marriage has come into the media in the past few years with many believing that a man should be able to marry a man and a female should be able to marry a female without these couples being married there are some major things that married couples get that these couples do, not as they are not allowed for example being labelled next of kin shared earnings and buying privileges and signing in their name as a married

The two texts examined within, present the opposing extremes of views regarding gay and lesbian marriage. The first text entitled Let Gays Marry by Andrew Sullivan examines the intricacies of same sex relationships and why homosexual couples should be allowed to publicly show affection for one another. The second text that will be examined is titled Leave Marriage Alone written by William Bennett. Bennett gives his views on why couples of same sex nature should not be allowed to engage in marital relations. These two authors, although very different, each has a view of the ideals of marriage, and how it should be presented to the public.

This is a comprehensive source of information on same sex marriage and gay rights. It contains unbiased, general explanations of the issue as well as scholarly opinions presenting the pros and cons. This source also refers to same sex marriage legislation in other parts of the world. For example, it describes the “homophobic climate of Uganda and other African countries,” and traces gay marriage customs back to the Netherlands, Scandinavia and Hungary. This source also compares the option of civil unions to the legalization of same sex marriage.

For my research paper, I decided to answer the question; how do public, social, and familial scrutiny and verbal abuse affect same-sex couples/marriages, how it has changed over time and what it will be like in the future. Throughout history, the environment around them has impacted same-sex couples in either a negative or positive way whether it was helping them through hard times or completely cutting them off. Everyone has many familial groups such as their family, friends, social groups, such as work and school, and societal groups they are associated with such as the United States and its society as a whole. In this research paper I will be talking about each group and how they can affect same-sex couples to show that negative comments or remarks and even positive ones can change the affect each group has. Today, in the United States, same-sex marriages are not legal in some states but recently have become legal in others, so I will talk about historical laws and how they can change in the future. Lastly, many people have researched and had their own opinions about what the future will look like in the LGBQT community if the U.S continues to legalize marriage and the effects it will have, not just on same-sex couples or the LGBQT community, but society in general. In hopes to also give my personal opinion throughout the paper, I also hope that answering this

Same sex or gay marriage is a topic that is always in the news these days. Well, a recent Supreme Court case's decision was to legalize this type of marriage here in the US. This essay will give a brief history of same sex marriages, summarize the legal reasoning of both the majority and dissent in the Supreme Court Decision and even evaluate how the media interpreted the decision.

Gay marriage has been one of the most common topic under discussion, arguments and quarrels since couple of years in almost every nation of the world. Looking deep down to the region of United States, same-sex marriage or gay marriage has not been legalized and documented in most of its jurisdictions. However, it is prudent to note that with the beginning of the twenty first century, only a few of US states have legally recognized the gay marriage through court verdicts and legislative proceedings and have lawfully allowed the gay people to get into a relationship (Wolfson 2004).

In the past few decades, the question of allowing for same-sex marriage is a recurring topic of controversy. In the houses of same-sex couples, the need for equal rights is of great importance. Currently, many states ban the marriage of same-sex couples and do not view a marriage between same-sex couples as an official marriage. These states quote the Constitutional definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Therefore, with this definition, the marriage of a man and a man or a woman and a woman is unconstitutional. As of the issue date of this article, the Supreme Court had not made a national decision on same-sex marriage and the benefits entitled to that marriage. This CQ Researcher journal focuses on the topic of

Same sex marriage is one of the most controversial trends that appear in the world today. In today’s society most of us are taught that a marriage should be a

Gay marriage is also referred to as same sex marriage. Same sex relationships occur when men and women are attracted to someone of the same gender as themselves. According to many opponents, gay marriages can be described as more of the abandonment of gender distinctions; because one cannot have same sex marriage while still believing that gender is relevant. For that reason, same genders getting married denies the obvious purpose of marriage between a man and woman, which is procreation. This research will analyze the arguments for and against gay marriages and the religious view of same sex marriages.

An important aspect is the entry of the marriage between people of the same sex. This phenomenon began in the Netherlands in 2001 and spread throughout much of northern Europe, generating great controversy and debate not only locally but globally. The controversy surrounding homosexual marriage has been a constant in the panorama of what is considered unfair or discriminatory. In this sense, we have found public opinion divided between extreme defenders of gay equality and staunch opponents of this position. however, equal marriage must be legal in order to promote equality, family stability and freedom of religion.

Unfortunately, many arguments have arisen against the legalization of homosexual marriage. For example, some claim two fathers or two mothers are incapable of providing their children of the nurturing the child deserves that having both a father and a mother would provide. Some religions also believe that expanding the definition of marriage is redefining it from what it should only be: a union of a man and a woman. However, the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Sociological Association (ASA), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have each endorsed the legalization of same-sex marriage and its capacity to provide a stable familial framework for children. Furthermore, removing discrimination from the institution of marriage “does not redefine ‘marriage’ — it simply makes the institution more accessible and reflects the evolution of society” (Lipp). The APA, AAP, and ASA validate that same-sex marriage can be just as healthy and spiritually wholesome as opposite-sex marriage and religious freedoms should not interfere with that

The concept of gay or same sex marriage is controversial. There are a number of countries where homosexual couples are allowed to marry with their relationship gaining the same recognition as heterosexual couples; countries who allow gay marriage include Sweden, Spain, Canada, Iceland and Argentina. In the US nine states, plus Washington DC provide for gay marriages (FTM, 2012). It would appear that there is a gradual movement towards acceptance of gay marriage, but with only a minatory of people living in areas where gay marriage is accepted there is still a great deal of resistance, with a restatement of arguments against gay marriage, but when examining those arguments many are flawed and reflect fears rather than fact.

The political aspects of whether same-sex couples should be allowed to federal and government recognized marriages are a very complex issue. There are basically two sides to the political argument of whether same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. On one side are the liberals who feel that marriage is a civil right that should be denied based on the basis of a person's sexual orientation. On the other side you have conservatives who feel that marriage is an institution in which should only constitute one man and one woman. In this report we are going to examine how the issue of same-sex marriages are affecting our current political environment, how politics is affecting the movement for

The same-sex marriage issue has ignited worldwide. Joseph Chamie- the previous director- and Barry Mirkin-the previous Population Policy Section Chief- of the UN’s Population Division aim to present up-to-date statistics and information on the same-sex marriage debate in “Same-Sex Marriage: A New Social Phenomenon.” They mention that same-sex marriage is a “recent phenomenon” that will possibly stick around for years in many countries because societal, religious, and legislative controversies continually revamp its debate (544). The issue is labeled “recent” because “…SSM [same-sex marriage] did not exist until the twenty-first century when an increasing number of countries began permitting same-sex

Same-sex marriage is also used as a synonym for gay marriage. It is the union between two people of the same sex in a marital relationship. Same-sex marriage are obtaining acceptance in some countries, but some others still do not give permission to gay couples to marry. In 2001, Netherlands was the first country that legalized same-sex marriage. In the United States, Massachusetts was the first state that legalized same-sex marriage in