As I thought of an opposing viewpoint amongst society and the ethical moral values, along with the dilemmas, I decided to write about a problem I feel is still a big issue and that is Gay Parenting. Throughout generations, homosexuality was not only frowned upon, it was also repelled against and condemned. This is based off of traditions and religion acts, centuries and centuries ago, to this present day because it represents an act of sin. We are living in a different century, a time of change, where more and more lesbians and gays are coming out of the closet and openly admitting to having that life-style. Since, there is two men and two women in a relationship it makes it hard for them to reproduce children, unlike it is for
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Before and during 20th century it was also illegal to be homosexual, making gay and lesbian couples who were in a heterosexual relation and parents needed to keep it a secret in order to have and keep their family because if it was exposed they would lose custody of their children automatically. During the time periods of the 1970 's heterosexuals started to protest their beliefs and by the 80 's and 90 's, places that uses donors allowed couples to become parents. There was still that homophobia and discrimination for laws and policies, from people all over the world. Even with the gay adoption debate still taking effect in the time periods it has been among the most controversial because of the broader interest of the child 's welfare because of the gay relations do to the partners involved. Not only has it been brought up in the United States and is still banned in some of the fifty states, it has also been an ongoing battle in countries around the globe like Canada, Great Britain, and Belgium, where gay adoption still remains a significant political issue. (Family in Society: Essential Primary Sources). In this world there will always be a challenge because there is two sides to each story, whom have different viewpoints and sides on this issue on can homosexuality raise and be a complete …show more content…
If these men and women who prefer the same sex to be with, should be able to have children who will bring joy and love, as well as giving it to them as well. Whose job is it anyway to say who you can love and who can care for children? If single people can adopt or get a sperm donor to raise a child alone, why can 't homosexuals? It is just the case where in some eyes and laws it is forbidden to even be married as same sex couples, so it makes it not look like the traditional what a family should be. It is becoming more relevant in America, being gay or lesbian. As many as nine million children living in America have a gay or lesbian parent and will continue to rise as the years go on (Duke Journal of Gender Law & Policy). I feel a homosexual household can be loving, dedicated, and caring just as a heterosexual household can in the same exact way. Society needs to set aside its difference and do what is best for the millions of children without a loving family and place to call home. Denying these kids just because of the sexual orientation whom love each other is just injustice itself. Child development experts that both gay men and lesbians are
Before and during 20th century it was also illegal to be homosexual, making gay and lesbian couples who were in a heterosexual relation and parents needed to keep it a secret in order to have and keep their family because if it was exposed they would lose custody of their children automatically. During the time periods of the 1970 's heterosexuals started to protest their beliefs and by the 80 's and 90 's, places that uses donors allowed couples to become parents. There was still that homophobia and discrimination for laws and policies, from people all over the world. Even with the gay adoption debate still taking effect in the time periods it has been among the most controversial because of the broader interest of the child 's welfare because of the gay relations do to the partners involved. Not only has it been brought up in the United States and is still banned in some of the fifty states, it has also been an ongoing battle in countries around the globe like Canada, Great Britain, and Belgium, where gay adoption still remains a significant political issue. (Family in Society: Essential Primary Sources). In this world there will always be a challenge because there is two sides to each story, whom have different viewpoints and sides on this issue on can homosexuality raise and be a complete …show more content…
If these men and women who prefer the same sex to be with, should be able to have children who will bring joy and love, as well as giving it to them as well. Whose job is it anyway to say who you can love and who can care for children? If single people can adopt or get a sperm donor to raise a child alone, why can 't homosexuals? It is just the case where in some eyes and laws it is forbidden to even be married as same sex couples, so it makes it not look like the traditional what a family should be. It is becoming more relevant in America, being gay or lesbian. As many as nine million children living in America have a gay or lesbian parent and will continue to rise as the years go on (Duke Journal of Gender Law & Policy). I feel a homosexual household can be loving, dedicated, and caring just as a heterosexual household can in the same exact way. Society needs to set aside its difference and do what is best for the millions of children without a loving family and place to call home. Denying these kids just because of the sexual orientation whom love each other is just injustice itself. Child development experts that both gay men and lesbians are