Studies on Same-Sex Parenting

Moreover, the battle over whether or not gay and lesbians should be allowed to wed shows no signs of abating. In the last year alone, three states have banned same-sex marriage and four states have

Although there are 14 states that have not legalized same-sex marriage or strictly placed laws against same-sex marriage, they will eventually have to secede to the Supreme Court’s decision

There is still disagreement in the United States about gay marriage. For a recent example, in Texas a referendum on November 3, 2015 repealed a Houston anti-discrimination ordinance.

During the period of 2003 to 2015, various lower court decisions, state legislation, and popular referendums had already legalized same-sex marriage to some degree in thirty-eight out of fifty U.S. states, in the U.S. territory Guam, and in the District of Columbia.

As of now according to Governing.com it seems like 37 states including California allow gay marriages. So it seems as of now the State governments are the ones dealing with this problem. Although, its seems like progress is being made the issue has not

Are kids at a disadvantage growing up in a household with same sex parents? Do they grow up developmentally delayed, psychosocially impaired, or morally confused? Is the traditional one mother, one father custom the best way to raise our children and does the role of each parent, mother and father, truly have an impact on the way the child holistically is risen to become. These are all questions that most homosexual couples, orphanage/adoption centers, surrogate mothers, egg donors, social workers, and the general lay people think of. It is quite normal for the general public to have concerns about homosexual couples adapting or having children for it was not till recently till that United States and other countries started excepting homosexual couples as the norm. A plethora of studies and research projects have been and are continuing to be conducted by a

Just 43 years later, on October 6, 2014, the Supreme Court turned down appeals from states where gay marriage bans have been overturned, bringing the number of states supporting legal same-sex marriage to thirty-five.

In the past few years all 50 states have legalized same sex marriage. The problem is same sex marriage is still not widely accepted in this American society. When people are getting arrested because they refuse to do their job and give out gay marriage licences that means there is a problem with the way that same sex couples are being treated. Gay marriage is a major hot button issue in America right now. To allow marriage or to not allow marriage has evoked a large argument that has caused many riots and problems. Gay marriage is the right for two people of the same gender to marry. But what most people do not think about is the benefits of marriage to this community of people. Society should work harder on accepting same sex marriage because it is not just about being happy (but that is a benefit), but it is a matter of decisions over life or death, money, and the life of children.

As it has been in dispute for years since it was first brought to light, the concern for same-sex parenting continues to be raised in society with jabs at ethics and practicality. As of June 26, 2015, all U.S. states have legalized gay-marriage and same-sex parenting, marking a significant breakaway for previous social norms. Yet, even with this crucial development in our culture, disputes against it still manage to work their way into daily discussions. With the recent legalizing, those who were against gay-marriage or gay couples being able to raise children are now forced to accept this rapidly changing world and be open to modern advancements.

The fact that they cannot have such a union is an outright transgression against the 14th Amendment. There are also legal, medical, and financial disadvantages to the current system of civil unions. Plus, if the rest of the world accepts same-sex marriage, the United States absolutely must do the same thing in order to remain “The Land of the Free.” How can we overcome this obstacle on the road to equality? Through your vote. Only with the exercise of the democratic right to vote by the citizens of this great country can this be done. It is your duty to fight for acceptance and for equality, regardless of sexual

To understand civil unions, people must understand the history, benefits, laws and relevance of a civil union. Civil unions are relatively still a new concept in the United States that is slowly becoming an irrelevant notion. Commonly same sex partners are the ones who would use a civil union. Due to the changing laws to marriage the need for a civil union is becoming unnecessary. There are many benefits to civil unions but one that stand out is the dissolution of a civil union. The dissolution of a civil union can be easier than a divorce, or just as difficult as a divorce. The benefits for a civil union pales in the comparison to the benefits of marriage. Civil unions may vary from state to state the most important thing about a civil unions they are only recognized in the states in which the partners are registered in. Standard heterosexual nuptials are not only recognized federally they are also recognized internationally. Homosexual marriages are very similar to civil unions which are only recognized in select states, are federally recognized, international recognition depends on the country especially if homosexuality is illegal such as Russia. Although the history of civil unions have a history that goes as back as far about 600 years as describe by Allan Tulchin’s Journal (Tulchin). As for the United States In 1982, the Village Voice newspaper provide its employees in a civil

Recently, research has shown that gay and lesbian parents share the parental characteristics of support, protection, and stability that children need. Sexual orientation should not be problem when adopting children. Children adopted by same-sex couples are more likely to be placed with parents who are patient, dedicated to their children, and have respect for the differences of the

Several studies have shown that couples of the same sex are more financially stable than couples of the opposite sex and the children would be psychologically better off if they were adopted. “Same sex couples had higher education levels and greater economic status than the opposite sex couples and that both parents in the same sex couple were more likely to be employed” (Rosman). In some situations, a child is better off being adopted by a same sex couple. They would be able to always provide for their child and give them a better life than what they would have had if they were not adopted and put in the foster care system. “There were no significant differences between teenagers living with same-sex parents and those living with other sex parents on self reported assessments of psychological well being, such as self esteem and anxiety; measures of school outcomes, such as grade point averages and trouble in school; or measures of family relationships,

Same-sex marriage and straight marriage do not have the same rights. Same-sex couples are denied equal access to civil marriage. If same-sex couples enter a civil union they are denied equal access to all the benefits, rights, and privileges provided federal law to married couples. Being denied to all these rights they should have may harm people who also experienced discrimination based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, and religion. The APA (American Psychological Association) believes it is unfair to discriminate and deny same-sex couples legal access to civil marriage and all of the benefits, rights and privileges. (Wikipedia)

Over the last several decades, gay rights have been a growing topic in the public and in the court rooms. Recently, the debate about gays having the right or ability to parent has become a hot topic, due to the expanding gay community. There are typically two stances taken on the topic of gay parenting: it’s wrong and should be illegal or it’s normal and should be legal. While the norms, stereotypes and debates about gay parenting have varied over the years, today there seems to be a positive consensus when it comes to the beliefs about children being raised by homosexuals.