Same-Sex Marriage Approximately 11 million Americans identify as gay‚ lesbian‚ or bisexual‚ yet despite this figure being such a substantial portion of the United States population‚ these Americans still have to battle for equal rights. Same-sex marriage is arguably the most exposed and tensest issue that surrounds the LGBT (Lesbian‚ Gay‚ Bisexual‚ and Transgender) Community. Currently‚ same-sex marriage is one of the most controversial political issues in the United States‚ making headlines on
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The two people that have influenced my life the most are my parents. They are the ones that get to know us the best for who we really are‚ from our fortitudes to our imperfections. They have the greatest influence in our lives because they are the people we see the most and have known the longest. They forgo a lot of bliss in order to give their children the best possible. My parents have influenced my life and helped make me what I am today. Respect‚ Commitment‚ and moral values are just some of
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Same Sex Marriage Same sex marriage is the legal joining of two people of the same gender who are lovingly committed and dedicated to one another‚ just like any other marriage between a man and a woman. Many people are against same sex marriage because they believe marriage should only be between a man and a woman. However‚ others believe that marriage between anyone‚ of any gender‚ should be allowed because it is a civil right. In the majority of the United States‚ there is a limit on the benefits
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Same-Sex Marriage "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 can not be measured or defined in terms of sexual orientation." (From the Statement of Affirmation and Reconciliation by the Quaker Meeting in Aotearoa‚ New Zealand.) Even though
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Same-Sex Marriages Same sex marriage‚ also known as gay marriage is the legal union between two people of the same gender. In the United States only six out of a possible fifty states allow legal same sex marriage making it harder for citizens to have the freedom to live how they choose. Homosexuality has been a controversial issue for centuries‚ mainly amongst the religious communities. There has been a push to change this biased law for many years‚ especially with those who it directly affects
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adjective‚ to describe characteristics of an object or activity related to female same-sex desire. Lesbian as a concept‚ used to differentiate women with a shared sexual orientation‚ is a 20th-century construct. Although female homosexuality has appeared in many cultures throughout time‚ not until recently has lesbian described a group of people? In the late 19th century‚ sexologists published their observations on same-sex desire and behavior‚ and designated lesbians in Western culture as a distinct
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Marriage of the Same Sex Same sex marriage‚ also known as a gay marriage is marriage between two people of the same gender identity. Although same sex marriage has been regulated through law‚ religion‚ and custom in most countries‚ the social and legal responses have ranged from acceptance to total rejection. I strongly believe in equality and feel that one should legally be able to be with whomever they choose. Therefore‚ everyone everywhere is “free” to love and marry whomever lawfully
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Rachel Kamiya Mr. Salcido English 11 Block 3 March 5‚ 2012 Same Sex Schooling School: A six-letter word that evokes many different emotions in teens. Some love it because it’s their social club‚ while others dread it because when there‚ they feel uncomfortable‚ get yelled at‚ and are requested to do seemingly ridiculous assignments without reason. School is a game‚ it’s a contest‚ it’s not real life‚ but there are two sets of rules by which to play. On the one hand‚ good grades are the prize
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Final research paper Same sex marriage has been a hot topic in the news lately‚ as well as in the political arena. Marriage between a man and a man or a woman and a woman are felt by many to be morally wrong‚ but is it really? Or do these people fear the unknown and are using morality as the excuse for their negligence of the unknown? The utilitarian follow the utilitarian moral guide lines in their beliefs utilitarian’s would not be against same sex marriages. However if the Ethical
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Same Sex Marriage Hollingsworth v. Perry With the addition of the 14th amendment to the US Constitution came the equal protection clause‚ and the due process clause. The equal protection clause requires that all people be treated fairly and the due process clause prohibits government form depriving a person’s life‚ liberty or property without legislative authorization. Denial of same sex marriage rejects the right of a couple to pursue their natural rights‚ due process of law‚ and equal protection
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