Same-sex marriage in the United States

denying marriage application because the Minnesota law on marriage doesn’t mention anything of gender (“Same-Sex Couple”, 2008). Before gay marriage was legal there was no mention of gender on the law of marriage. For this reason, legalizing gay marriage should not have been an argument.“”But, for better and for worse, traditional marriage has already been destroyed,” said E.J. Graff, “and the process began long before anyone ever dreamed of legalizing same-sex marriage.””(“How Marriage” 2012).…

Marriage. It is traditionally defined by many as the social institution of bringing together a man and woman in special forms of dependence for the purpose of maintaining families. The presence of same-sex marriage has been an undesired topic by many, but has recently gained a larger presence in modern society through protests, marches, and the legalization of same-sex marriage in all fifty states. However, some question if same-sex rights are indeed civil rights due to definitions and…

Interpretation on marriage is being varied since long and the opinions on it have been diversified. Interracial marriage has been changed from an illegal act to a legal act in1967, which changed people's thoughts on the human rights. Now, we witness many laws and acts that give support to gay marriage. This is ironic topic. Some people are against it and others approve it. A simple question to people who are against same sex marriage is – How would you feel when you live in a world where same…

change, old laws may be altered or overwritten and new laws may be established. As I am not a United States citizen and I am in same-sex relationship with an African American woman, immigration and same-sex marriage laws greatly affect my family. Laws regarding immigration have been frequently altered in the past, and a recent law has been passed legalizing same-sex marriage throughout the United States of America. This exemplifies the fact that laws change along with our dominant societal views…

One of the various reasons to argue for legalizing same-sex marriage is that gay marriage bans cause mental stress for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people, which in turn negatively impacts physical and mental health. Christopher Munsey mentions in his article “Psychology’s case for same-sex marriage” that doctor Ilan Meyer of Columbia University says, “The experience of living with stigma, always being vigilant and constantly needing to conceal your “authentic self” from disapproval and even…

Legalization Of Same-Sex Marriage The legalization of same sex-marriage is not only the right course of action, but it is the only course of action. Same-sex marriage legalization would mean an end to legal discrimination, a more accurate definition of the term ‘marriage’, and a removal of second class of citizens, therefore promoting equality. Same-sex marriage legalization has been a topic of argument for decades, however, recently said argument has exploded into the media. Such headlines…

On the recent discussions of same sex marriage, one controversial issue has been whether same sex couples should get the same rights as heterosexual couples. On the one hand, gay couples last longer than heterosexual couples. On average 50 percent of heterosexual marriages end while in states that allow same sex marriage has improved in the divorce department. Heterosexual couple that marries for the purpose of bearing children is great an all but there are orphan children who need a family to.…

Fourteenth Amendment states equal protection to all United States citizens under the equal protection clause. This Amendment was under debate because people wanted to know if the equal rights part of the Fourteenth Amendment really does protect same-sex marriage. It was under question if states were legally allowed to deny the right to same-sex couples to marry and if states need to recognize same-sex marriages held in other states as a sanctified marriage in their own state. It was held that it…

Pro: Marriage Equality When the word “Marriage” is mention, what comes up to your mind? You might hear the ringing bells of a church, or the happiness of a bride choosing her dress out of millions of other dresses, that she will be using for her special day. Or perhaps you might think about the groom’s friends trying to talk him out of marriage and making him doubt if he is really ready to take the next step. In your mind you may also picture the bride walking down the church aisle on her…

Marriage is most commonly known as the legally or formally joined union of two people as partners in a relationship. One of the common arguments against the sanction of same-sex marriage is the fact that most people believe marriage should only be practiced between a man and a woman. In my opinion, the only requirement that should be present for marriage would be love. A same-sex couple is as perfectly capable of being in love as a heterosexual couple. If a non-heterosexual couple believes to…