submitted but it should be something that you can defend from the perspective of 4 ethical theories. The paper must have a title page and its title must be a normative statement expressing your judgement. An example of a normative statement is: "Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized." You should discuss your reasoning in terms of the different ethical theories studied. Be sure to show how the ethical theory applies and also address objections that might be raised to those reasons and how your position
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The Gay Family in America "Each individual’s journey through life is unique. Some will make this journey alone‚ others in loving relationships - maybe in marriage or other forms of commitment. We need to ponder our own choices and try to understand the choices of others. Love has many shapes and colors and is not finite. It cannot be measured or defined in terms of sexual orientation." ( Same sex marriage and civil unions) America’s population is growing‚ and the number of homosexuals is
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same-sex couples to marry will give them access to basic rights such as hospital visitation during an illness‚ taxation and inheritance rights‚ access to family health coverage‚ and protection in the event of the relationship ending (Freedom to Marry). Gay marriage doesn’t hurt society or anyone in particular. It is a personal commitment that really is no one else’s business. Society shouldn’t be dictating what two people can or can’t do when no one else is hurt in the process (Messerli). Same sex couples
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Today’s Rights for Gays & Lesbians Today’s Rights for Gays & Lesbians The state and federal laws for Gay’s and Lesbian are unfair and discriminatory. In today’s ever so changing world it’s hard to keep up with laws. Most of the laws are printed on a fine line‚ but the rights for homosexuals are blurred. With the topic being hot in the media it is hard to get the correct story. Two of the most important rights that get blurred are marriage and same sex adoption. Same sex marriage
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Guidelines and Best Practices in Adoption In order for an adoption to take place‚ a person available to be adopted must be placed in the home of a person or persons eligible to adopt. All states have laws that specify which persons are eligible as adopting parents‚ and which persons can be adopted. In addition many states have laws that designate which persons or entities have the authority to make adoptive placements. Here we will look at the laws both state and federal that protect the rights of
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Adoption By: Anonymous March 23‚ 2013 Adoption “Adoption isn’t a birthmother’s rejection but an unconditional love that inspires her to put herself last and do all she can for her baby.” This is quoted by Mary Hines‚ she is the mother of a child whom she adopted. Today I am going to tell you about adoption: types of adoption‚ pros/cons to adopt‚ cost of it‚ requirements for adoption‚ and who can adopt. First I am going to tell you about Domestic Adoption and the pros/cons of it. Domestic
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2013 May 1‚ 2013 08 Fall 08 Fall (Wolf) (Wolf) Love Knows No Bias—Allowing Same-Sex Adoption Nicole Lopez Love Knows No Bias—Allowing Same-Sex Adoption Nicole Lopez Table of Contents Pageseo All Children Deserve A Home...............................3 Social vs. Legal....................................................4 What’s The Problem With Same-Sex Adoption?.....................................5 Marriage..........................................
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Peace of mind is one major benefit of open adoption for the birth parents. This peace of mind is granted several ways. Biological parents are often able to choose the family who adopts their child‚ when they choose an open adoption. The ability to choose the family “provide(s) birth parents a sense of empowerment‚ security and control” (“Open Adoption:Advantages and Benefits” 2). After giving away a child‚ parents will likely worry about that child’s safety and condition. However‚ choosing the family
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Open adoption has become increasingly common over time. Open adoption allows the birth and adoptive family to have some form of communication with one another. Communication can happen through emails‚ letters‚ telephone calls‚ social media exchange‚ or visits. Contact between the families may change as the child ages. Over the years‚ adoption has always been kept a secret. The lack of openness leaves children and birth parents with many unanswered questions. Open adoption gives children the ability
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eleven steps to the adoption process‚ each which are part of the planned change process. The eleven things are: meet with an LFS counselor‚ fill out an application‚ set up interviews‚ conduct and complete the home study‚ participate in adoption classes‚ work with LFS staff to complete a family book‚ wait in the adoptive pool‚ get matched with a birth mom (and her family)‚ take the baby home after it is born‚ receive regular support and provide reports to the court‚ finalize the adoption after six months
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