The Fight Against Institutionalized Homophobia

In our society, we have many different issues that we are opposed to. Our different opinions on these issues, separates us into two different sides. Homophobia has been one of the most occurring issues that has been happening over these recent years.

History has an ironic way of repeating itself at times, the phrase “separate but equal” has rang through the ears of black culture millions of times, only for it to resonate itself within same-sex couples again. The debate of Civil Unions vs. Marriage was on the minds of many before 2015, when the Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage legal nationwide. These Civil Unions that had existed only until recently was just the rationale used over a century ago for the same purposes. Both had the intention of having equality, but through corruption and misunderstanding, it was never fully achieved. Thankfully, just as the African Americans protested for their rights, the LGBT community also followed suit and won their rights, but not after a long

It is true that marriage in this nation traditionally has been regarded as a relationship exclusively between a man and a woman, and many of our nation’s multiple religions define marriage in precisely those terms. But with the Supreme Court has always previously considered marriage in that context, the underlying rights and liberties that marriage embodies are not in any way confined to heterosexuals. One’s sexuality is not a preference, it is immutable, unchangeable, and the Constitution protects us all against prejudices and discrimination based on immutable differences. Not only is not allowing same-sex couples to marry discriminatory, it also makes gays second class citizens. When we as a nation refuse to accord the same marital status to gays and lesbians, we discourage same-sex couples from forming the same relationships we encourage for others, and we are essentially telling gays, those of who love them, and society as a whole that their relationships are less worthy, less legitimate, less permanent and less valued. By not legalizing same-sex marriages the US demeans their relationships and demeans gays as individuals. Same-sex marriages must be legalized.

The battle against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Defiance Syndrome (AIDS) has been devastating, underestimated, and complex. In America, this difficulty surrounding HIV/AIDS is due to the inability of the state to properly educate and protect its citizens from being exposed to this illness. Since the first detection of HIV and AIDS the government aided in the miseducation, stereotypes, and deaths of its citizens by not taking the proper protocols to protect its people. Originally, United States’ government allowed its citizens to believe that HIV and AIDS were strictly related to homosexual relationships. As a result of this misguidance, homophobia increased nationally; thus, shunning the gay community and making it

As of Nov. 20, 2014, in 35 states it is legal to marry someone of the same sex; leaving 15 states where it still isn't (1). Hold this in mind. A majority of people look forward to growing up and accomplishing their dreams. Some of whom marriage is a big part of their dream. Dreams of starting a new family and to forbid two people who love each other to marry is immoral. Therefore anyone straight, lesbian, or gay should have the right to marry.

According to Wilson, T (2015), author of Australian Human Rights Commission, ‘Same sex marriage: a law that protects the right of all parties’. He believes that a law should be designed to protect the rights of all. Besides, marriage is a union of two people who love each other. It could be between a man and a woman, two men or two women. People have the right to love who they want and get married to who they love. No one has the right to prevent the love between two people even though they are same sex.

“To deny people their human rights, is to challenge their very humanity” (Nelson Mandela). As a result, the start of gay equality was seen when same-sex marriage became legal on June 26 2015. Peaceful protests were popular during 2015 to allow equality for homosexuals. However homosexuals still face opposition in America as these groups are becoming unemployed due to sexual discrimination; as well as denied basic accommodations and inadequate health care. Yet other American’s feel that oppression is necessary because people feel uncomfortable and believe homosexuality is unnatural. However, we as Americans should move on from this form of thinking because it makes us think backwards instead of forwards. While homosexuals endorse the fight for equality as it should be considered as a natural basic human right,

Nowadays, the same-sex couples have the right to marry under the constitution, just like any the straight couples, however, on the other hand, the opponents have different beliefs. Most their objection comes from religiosity and conservative backlash. These people believe that a real marriage is between a man and a women, if it comes from two people with same gender, it does not only destroy the norm of traditional marriage and violates natural law, but also oppose the Bible. However, the marriage definition is not about making sex, because it is totally about love. Both the traditional marriage and same-sex marriage are beyond the different religions, philosophies, education levels, financial backgrounds, careers, passions, hobbies, skin colors, so if people love someone enough, they should have the right to marry the one they love. In addition, the same-sex marriage does not against any religions, because all of religions spread

Over the years in our country’s history it has been apparent that the idea of same sex marriages is becoming much more popular, however in most states there is still one thing stopping them. That one thing stopping two people from the pursuit of happiness which they desire is a social injustice. Social injustices are situations where a person or group of people is treated unfairly due to certain factors for example discrimination, prejudice, racism, heterosexism, sexism, and so forth. In the case of same sex marriages, the factor playing a major role in this social injustice is where most people believe that opposite sexes attract, but in the case of a same sex couple wanting to be married, this brings about many topics to be discussed by

Finding the perfect mate, getting married, having children; as a child, many fantasize about the big events to come in their adult life. How would you feel if those events weren’t something that you could experience because of government laws? Of the fifty states in the U.S., only six allow same-sex couples to get married, even fewer allow same-sex couples their full rights as parents. State laws aren’t the only laws to blame; some federal laws also inhibit same-sex marriage, benefits, adoption, and parenting rights. There are even laws prohibiting same-sex couples from becoming adoptive parents altogether. Rights should not be limited because of sexual orientation, race, religion, gender, or creed; that’s discrimination. Same-sex couples

Many individuals throughout the world are being discriminated against or physically abused based on their sexual orientation, and because they don’t fit the “norm” of everyday people. Gay individuals are looked at with hatred from various cultures, and right now they are struggling for the right to legally marry, regardless of what other people’s views. Partner is a term people use for homosexual couples, instead of using wife or husband. Many citizens of America view homosexuals in either scientific terms, or a biblical/stereotypical perspective. These two varying points make gay marriage a controversial topic, which is discussed among thousands of different people everyday. When viewing the two sides, it can be difficult choice to choose which one is more logical, but in this paper, all sides will be reviewed with evidence from different sources.

Marriage equality seems so simple when first spoken of. Either people should be allowed to marry someone of their own gender or they shouldn’t. However, like so many seemingly black and white issues, marriage equality is an exceedingly complex issue involving several levels of government and a confusing patchwork of bandaid-like laws that serve as points of contention in every community in which they exist. Somewhere around 15.8 million American’s can be classified as gay or lesbian and untold others consider themselves bi-sexual (Gates). Estimating the number of American’s affected by the limitation on marrying someone of the same gender at 16 million, conservatively, could hardly be considered an over-estimation by anyone’s standards.

Therefore, viewed from religious and conventional thinking perspective, same-sex marriage is an outright immoral association of two people against natural and divine morals. However, despite the fact that the society continues to deny existence of same-sex marriage, gays and lesbians continue to practice their ‘marriages’ behind the scenes as evidenced by legislations adopted by various countries signifying their recognition of such practices in the society. Proponents of the same sex marriage argue that denial of same-sex marriage in the society amounts to discrimination based on people’s sexual orientations and thus unacceptable in the modern world of freedom and democracy. “Gay-rights advocates are intensifying efforts to gain legal recognition for same-sex unions saying that gay and lesbian couples need and deserve the same symbolic and practical benefits for their relationships enjoyed by heterosexuals” (Jost, 2003, p. 723). Gays and lesbians maintain that it is their inalienable right to enjoy same-sex marriage as their counterparts in opposite-sex marriage.

The concept of marriage is in danger of being misunderstood due to same-sex couples wanting to be married and acquire the same benefits as heterosexual marriages. The fundamental purpose of marriage is uniting a man and a woman in a worthy cause to preserve human civilization. If everyone was homosexual, then how could our species be repeatedly produced? This problem could end human existence. Besides, even those who are not homosexual have restrictions on marriage so they can not assume they are being discriminated upon. Restrictions are created to keep the balance and concept of the idea from being muddled. Their sexual orientation has nothing to do with why these rules were put into place. As a result, homosexual individuals have the right to marry along with everyone else as long as the restrictions are not crossed. All rights are equal among the people even when dealing with marriage. Just because somebody has different

Can you imagine your wedding day? Do you see yourself walking towards your husband all dressed up in a pretty white dress or watching your wife walk towards you, as you stand at the end of the isle, awaiting her to be given to you? There are flowers everywhere, music playing, and all your family and friends there watching you in the spot light. Now, imagine that person that your lovely walk towards being the same sex as you. Does that change your image? Times are changing, traditions are changing, and so should people 's mind set on equality for marriage. Same-sex marriage is a marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or gender identity. This paper argues that same sex marriages should be legalized because, just as heterosexuals, we all share the same blood.