Same-sex marriage in Canada

In June 26, 2015, same-sex marriage has been legal in all of the 50 states of the United States of America. A lot of people, including the heterosexuals, homosexuals, etc., were in pure ecstasy. Same-sex couples were finally allowed to live happily and marry each other. Although, despite the happiness around, there were still people who didn't like this idea and they continued to fight for same-sex marriage to be illegal again. As for the Philippines, same-sex marriage is still not…

It was not until the rise of Christianity that same-sex relationships and marriages were considered a sin. In Assyria homosexuality was recognized and according the History News Network at George Mason College Roman Emperors were in same sex marriages more we’re considered gay or bisexual. But it wasn’t until 32AD in the Theodosian Code that prohibited marriages and relationships and those who took part were sentenced to execution (Frakes). Even in 2015 the country of Iran hold executions for…

Homophobia can be broken down into two words, homo and phobia. Homo: homosexuals. Phobia: an extreme or irrational fear or something. Altogether, homophobia is an extreme or irrational fear of homosexuals. Fearing or discriminating people because of what sex they are attracted to is unacceptable. Major factors that can cause homophobia include an individual’s environment and upbringing, personal conflict about their own homosexual desires and religion. How an individual is raised and where they…

Same-sex marriage is one of the most controversial yet sensitive topics that have been discussed around the world. Politicians often hold debates on this subject trying to decide whether it should be legal for same sexes to be married. It is often viewed as being wrong by religious people because marriage is portrayed as a woman and man uniting, not woman to woman or man to man. Although there are many people say that banning same-sex marriage is an act of discrimination against homosexual…

are so why can they not? You love another human being and so do they. So, why is this not legal? Gay marriage is an issue that has been a controversial issue in the past recent years. The topic has been debated by many officials or politicians such as William Bennett. William Bennett is wrong in the sense that he believes that the legal union of same-sex couples will change that meaning of marriage, the rules that govern behavior, endorse practices that are antithetical to the world’s major…

religion, and origin, regardless of the jurisdiction, and even if interstate commerce is not affected. States may pass their own hate crime laws and include what they see as fit for the benefit of their state. According to Fradella when the book Sex, Sexuality, Law and (In) Justice was written there were 31 states that have hate crime laws in their legislation that focus on sexual orientation. 27 states address gender…

mine. My grandmother’s generation, my mother’s generation and mine are all interconnected through what they did to make their children’s and grandchildren’s lives better and how society changed the decisions they made for a better life when moving to Canada. The relationship that our generations share are very different when speaking about the types of society that we all grew up in. Societal norms have changed over time and what was the right thing to do 50 years ago might not be the right call…

violations affect allows us to see how some countries have better human rights than others. Many of the countries across the world have harsh violations towards LGBT people such as prison and death but on the other hand, other countries have legalized gay marriage in all or most of their states. After seeing other countries…

Dating people with the same-sex is wrong for many people out here. They are afraid it infringes on their straight rights. Many people wouldn’t wanna see gay people holding hands out in public and kissing many people don’t want to see lesbians kissing out in public they think it’s wrong and nasty for others to see this. Gays are discriminated against, beaten and even murdered by even those of the same sexual preferences. People comment negative things to gays calling them queers and making fun of…

found that it does not identify with the rest of the pyramid. Historically, same sex activity was embraced by the Romans in the public bathrooms that they had. This changed with the insertion of religion where mentality has changed over the issue of sexual orientation. It has become a burden to society, even heterosexual activity was considered a burden if it wasn't consummated after the holy church performs its marriage rituals first. Society has changed tremendously since that time. Today,…