The information in the paper connects with my prior knowledge. As I did the assignment it helped add to the information I was already aware of. An example of this would be the readings from the textbook. When I read A Couple’s Fight for Constitutional Rights I was well aware that today, marriage is legal for everyone, however I had never heard the story about Jim Obergefell and John Arthur. It was an incredible story that left me with a mix of emotions for the couple. This story helped bring in a emotional side of the issue of marriage. It helped me learn all of the hurdles they had to cross before being considered a married couple. The stories and other articles throughout the book did a great job of reinforcing and bringing in new perspectives
