In "Why the M Word Matters to Me" (Time Magazine, 02/08/04), Andrew Sullivan describes the troubles in his life that he encountered as a gay man. At first, he grew up in a traditional and conservative home. As he grew order, he realized something different between him and his peers did for girls. But no one explained it to him. Gradually, he became isolated and he felt that he would never be a part of his family. A few years later, he realized that he was gay, and his friends had found out that. However, when people talk about gay marriage, they miss the point. Andrew thinks people have gone into the wrong direction. He appeals gay people should not need to feel isolation. On the contrary, they should entitle equal right and get marriage.
Same-sex marriage is a neglected problem in China. In my opinion, China is a very conservative country. For thousands of years, marriage is defined as between a man and a woman. There are none of gay marriage happened in China. You know, the traditional opinion is hard to change, so same-sex marriages are rejected in Chinese modern society.
I got the information though searching the internet that there are only ten countries in the world that have recognized same-sex marriage; however, China is not one of ten. In China, same-sex marriage is illegal. In addition, information about homosexuals is censored. Actually, you will never see the homosexual story in Chinese TV and movie. You know, the world-famous movie directed by Ang Lee, Brokeback Mountain, was banned in China. Homosexuals cannot enjoy the equal right of the human race. However, with the development of the society, people show an increasingly acceptance of the same-sex marriage. There are more and more people show support for same-sex marriage.
As far as I'm concerned, I hope there will be some changes about the same-sex marriage in China. Maybe China will be the eleventh country that recognized same-sex marriage. Homosexuals should be entitled to equal rights and equal protection.