Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage: Necessity There are many problems faced by the society today. One of which is the issue regarding gender equality. Such problem‚ if observed‚ is caused by one common factor - difference. Differences in people have caused a lot of problems and havoc in the society‚ be it differences in religion‚ opinion‚ skin color‚ gender or even the tiniest of things. The reason why most people are against those who are different or special is because the people would feel threatened
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THE LEGALIZATION OF SAME SEX MARRIAGE AS ASSESED BY CITHM STUDENTS S.Y. 2011-2012 A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the College of International Tourism And Hospitality Management LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Tourism By Ang‚ Dianne Marie M. Bayot‚ Donalynne B. October 2011 CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION In our generation today‚ homosexuals
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Contextual Background Marriage is traditionally viewed as the legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife. But what happens when those two people are two men or two women? Until recently‚ homosexual couples could not legally marry in any state in the United States. A recent series of events sought to change that. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Lawrence v. Texas invalidated a Texas law that made sodomy a crime and affirmed the privacy rights of homosexuals. In November 2003‚ the Massachusetts
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Legalizing Same-sex Marriages Trista Warren COM/220 February 7‚ 2010 Ms. Linda Leeson Oldenburg Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy made a strong statement and many enemies when he was quoted in The Providence Journal saying: “I see the policy of opposing same-sex marriages or unions‚ whatever you call it‚ as bigotry or discrimination” (Corkery‚ 2003‚ p. A.01). Many consider marriage to be a union between a man and a woman; while others believe marriage to be about love‚ friendship
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unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (King James Version‚ Genesis 2:18-24). Same sex marriage is a major hot topic with people and groups on both sides of the issue. The institution of marriage to some should only occur between and man and woman. There are those who believe that same sex marriages should have the same liberties and those between man and woman. The beliefs about same sex marriage range from misunderstanding of the issue‚ to religious and ethical reasons against it.
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Advantages of Same Sex Marriage 1. Denying them is a violation of religious freedom (civil and religious marriages are two separate institutions). The main reason for denying marriage to gay couples is that all major religions consider homosexuality a sin; however‚ the First Amendment of the Constitution clearly states that a person’s religious views or lack thereof must be protected. Marriage by the state is a secular activity; the government cannot start making laws just because a religion says
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The policy I will I make you guys aware of today is about Same-sex marriage. The law on Same-sex marriage right now has been left to each state. The Federal government is allowing each state to make their own decision to allow same-sex marriages within that state. Now this policy is causing great controversy within our society. Within both supporting and opposing groups the main arguments have been parenting‚ religious‚ and individual concerns. In this policy there are two opinions. On the supporting
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self-reported same-sex couples in the United States. II. Thesis: Today‚ I want to bring to your attention to the discussion of same sex marriage in America and how it is being talked about today. III. Being a human rights issue‚ everyone should be interested and concerned about the issue. IV. Currently there are three main things when talking about same sex marriage‚ which are a. The religious or “moral” aspect of it. b. Current legislative issues‚ or the “political lens” c. Access to same sex marriage
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Kind of Marriage The beliefs of American society are rapidly changing‚ and one of the most important and argued social issue of this generation is same sex marriage‚ and marriage equality. Members of the gay community felt as if they have waited long enough and demand that changes should be made‚ but American lawmakers aren’t as progressive as the gay community would like them to be. Marriage is an institution that is controlled by the state‚ as suggested by Kerry Howley; “Marriage... is a
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‘wedding.’ It’s not a ‘gay marriage‚’ it’s just a ‘marriage.’” She also mentioned how her heart went out to those who struggle for their rights in today’s society. She‚ herself‚ knows what it’s like to struggle for acceptance in a world that makes her feel like an outsider. In a way‚ I can relate to her and support her quote. There are multiple reasons why I believe same sex marriage should be legalized. In America‚ only nine of the fifty states have legalized same sex marriage. Even though the U.S
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