The Impact Of Lesbian And Gay Marriage

Throughout history, society’s views of homosexuality and of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) have changed. These views have changed how the members of this community feel about their personal identity as a whole. Over the last ten years, homosexuality and the LGBTQ community have become more accepted in society. In fact, a recent victory for the LGBTQ community occurred in June of 2015 when gay marriage become legalized in all fifty states. Despite the immense torture that members of the LGBTQ have received over decades, they are slowly becoming more accepted in today’s society. As society begins to become more tolerant with different ideals, the new and younger generations will continue to become more accepting of the people who identify as members of the LGBTQ community. These members will become more comfortable in their own skin and be allowed the same opportunities so other members of society.

This essay will be critically analyzing the social policy of same sex marriage using four Australian newspaper articles to demonstrate and examine how inequality through diversity and difference are present and experienced in the public domain. The essay will draw upon What ideological values and assumptions are present in both the newspaper articles and social policy?, What are the social justice concerns in relation to the current same sex policy?, concluding with a reflective component exploring where in relation to the social policy issue I am as a developing social worker.

Queer community is considered as a minority group in the united State of America. Initially, it was believed that peoples form the Queer community were broking the moral norms of the community thus, the law does not allow any in the Queer environment to get married to individuals in their respective group because it was considered forbidden, but as civilization begins to grow, Individuals from the majority group begins to accept the Queer community as human and as a result they have certain human right that cannot be taken away from them. Even though things are turning out right, many religions still hold a strong animosity towards individuals from that group. In a paper published by Andrew William states that, "Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and

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,

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.

Through the ever increasing presence of LGBT figures in modern day media such as gay NFL player Michael Sam and former olympiad Caitlyn Jenner, it is obvious that the tolerance for these once secluded members of society is growing at a monumental pace. The world is becoming a more hospitable environment for LGBT+ members to live their lives without fear

A brief history of LGBT movements and attitudes, and current social and political movements in both countries:

Today we observe the laws of the land play out. Every action taken by a person here is controlled by strict laws preventing homosexuality. At this point, no one realizes it or remembers their purpose, but instead it's just a part of the routine. They are normal citizens following their government’s word.

Moreover, the article “A History of Gay Marriage” goes on explaining that it was not until the rise of Christianity and the dominance of Church that negative attitudes towards same-sex relationships became introduced. The idea that marriage was based on procreation became to dislike and became the main focus in many

As soon as someone is born, they have an opinion. While at a young age it might just be a nod or shake of the head on whether or not you like the food your mother is feeding, it is still an opinion. As we get older, our opinions start to develop and change. A kid might have liked the carrots that their mom was feeding them, and as they get older, the start to not like carrots. One reason they might have liked carrots in the first place was only because it was the only food that their mother would sit down and feed it to the child. Just like that child, many things have influenced the views I have on topics since the moment I was born.Although gay marriage was not one of the very first topics I formed an opinion on, I am in support of gay marriage and I know that my friends, the media, and my family influenced me to form that opinion.

With Supreme Court of the United States declared Same-Sex Marriage Legal in all 50 States on June 26th, 2015(Chappell), many same-sex couples and their supporters cried tears of joy in the rainbow lights shining on the White House. When celebrating this historic victory of LGBT(lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender)’s love, people witnessing this significant moment would probably wonder what made a increasing number of people in the society understand the LGBT community better and support it. As LGBT individuals take on the important jobs like lawyers and doctors, they play more and more significant roles in the society. Meanwhile, as the thinking of contemporary people becomes more open and progressive, abundant organizations are appearing to struggle for LGBT’s rights. The influences of the media and daily discussions can never be ignored. Although the increased exposure causes a short-term and inevitable backlash to controversial communities such as the LGBT community, covering the topic of LGBT broadly and frequently in the social and mass media and discussing the idea in everyday interactions improve society’s comprehensive understanding of the community more than it harms the community.

Sam Schulman’s “The Worst Thing About Gay Marriage” presents an interesting argument against gay marriage that hinges upon maintaining a traditional form of marriage. He actually claims that gay marriage is “unnecessary”(381). According to Schulman, there are 4 primary effects of marriage within his definition he calls the kinship system. First, marriage protects and controls a woman’s sexuality. Second, the possible pairings are limited by the kinship system to avoid incest or other taboos. Third, marriage creates a situation where licit sex can occur. Fourth, it places a clear divide between childhood innocence and adult, married, life. All of which is in addition to maintaining a standard family hierarchy, in which a marriage almost

Most people believe that they are entitled to the same rights granted by the government as others, regardless of their race, gender or sexual attitude, but not all citizens have obtained equal rights especially, gay and lesbians couples who have been refused the right to marry even if they are honourable citizens. Over the last few years, the legislation of same-sex marriage has faced many changes in some western countries while it has remained as a debatable subject in others.

Imagine if you had a child love someone who has same sex and wanted you to accept their love for each other by being at their wedding. Would you attend the wedding? Some would say yes; however, others would say no. Why would they say “No”? Because marriage has been traditionally defined as a religious and legal commitment between a man and a woman.

Homosexuals are not treated equally in our world today. They do not receive the same rights as heterosexuals. Homosexual couples are not allowed to marry in many countries around the world. All countries view homosexuality and same-sex marriages differently. Marriage should be between two people who love each other unconditionally. Unfortunately, people do not think about the love component in this controversial social issue. They think about the morality of the relationship. Many do not believe that it is ‘right’ or ‘lawful’ for people of the same-sex to be together. People are afraid of change. There have always been homosexuals in our world, but it has recently become more known and accepted in society. Countries like the United States, Iran and Uganda each have different views concerning same-sex marriages due to their culture, religious views and traditions.