Essays on Gay Marriage

Introduction

Marriage is the central issue of the family relations. The people of different religions, status and nationality enter into marriage in order to create valuable element of the society. For significant amount of people, the marriage plays crucial role in the further establishment of the priorities for living. Hence, the marriage can not be regarded as the trivial issue due to the consequences it causes. Besides, the current state of the globalization of the society and ongoing changes of the moral values have resulted into appearance of new social institutions as same-sex marriage. In fact, there are extremely opposing ...

The video that presented different aspects of a modern family, parenting, and marriage holds interesting facts that show how science can change the meaning of the word family. The first area that was notable in the video was the emergence of technology that enabled three different individuals to become the parents of a child, including the surrogate mother. The video made me understood that the modern family is far different from what it was centuries ago. For instance, the legality of same sex marriage gave way to the new meaning of the word parents. Long ago, this term means ...

Over the past decade, there have been ongoing debates about limiting marriage rights for people involved in homosexual relationships or not. The debates rely on the arguments that it is discriminatory to exclude any sorts of people from marriage. Alternatively, extending marriage to homosexuals destroys moral values. The polarization is mainly connected with individual differences: political values, ethnicity, contact with lesbians and gays, and sexual prejudice (Jowett 39). Despite the polarized views, people engaged in homosexual relationships have the right to marry. Nowadays, the population feels more favorable toward civil rights for lesbians and gays. In this regard, supporters ...

A Christian marriage is centered on Christ’s teaching unlike other forms of marriages based on legal and secular aspects. The marriage binds two people to live in the image of Christ. Secular marriages are based on vows of legality and other ethical or social attributes acting as norms to the community. Christ does not play a role in their life during and after marriages. In this regard, the Christian marriages do not only define such aspects as the life after marriage but also make recommendations on controversial issues affecting it like divorce. As Cloutier argues, marriage in Christianity ...

There has, since the writing of the constitution been a platform for the separation of church and state based on the first amendment. The first amendment specifically states that the government will not establish a religion, or prohibit the exercise of any religion. Unfortunately, what this means and how it should be applied has remained unclear. However, the original writer of that Amendment, Jefferson, reportedly stated that he hoped the Amendment could be used to build a “wall between church and state” fully separating one from the other (Hamburger 1). However, there have still been a number of cases ...

The Orlando Shooting is an example of a hate crime trying to gain legitimacy through the channels of terrorism. The shooter Omar Mateen, according to the investigations conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation is not a member of the LGBT community. Despite several testimonies by witnesses who were in the club at the time of the shooting and allegations by Mateen’s first (ex) wife, there is no indication that Mateen was gay (The Guardian, “Orlando shooting – as it happened”). The motive for the shooting is speculative. ISIS or ISIL followed a specific pattern before influencing a common ...

Marriage is a milestone in every person’s life. Everybody wants their marriage to be protected by the law and have legal rights to marry a person they love. Spouses want to enjoy all benefits of the marriage, which would allow them to get social security, raise children and share possession. To empower the commitment and protect their families, people should be given a civil right of marriage. Nowadays, it is officially stated that marriage is a right protected by the Constitution. However, there were restrictions for gay people, and the question about legalizing gay marriage is still a ...

It has been said that music is the universal language. This statement could not have been any truer—ever since the dawn of civilization, humans have always used music as an instrument in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and passion to the audience regardless of language. What is wonderful about music is that it speaks to us a message that transcends language barriers. One distinct primary goal of music is to give out a message to the audience. These can be attributed in the early days when music was a form of accompaniment in telling the stories of every culture. ...

The video starts off with Sandel talking about justice in terms of what is good through the example of segregationists (Harvard University, 2009). He accomplishes this by discussing the concept of the self and whether or not we should define ourselves by our own personal beliefs or by our need to conform to society (Harvard University, 2009). Sandel then utilizes the argument that we feel obligated to conform to society to defend that we cannot detach ourselves from “questions about the good” especially when we talk about justice (Harvard University, 2009). He suggests we do this by taking away ...

The homosexual community in China faces discrimination and is treated with less respect as compared to the heterosexuals. The older people in China are rigid and refuse to change their negative perceptions towards the homosexuals. The older people perceive homosexuals as being sick and think homosexuals need to seek treatment. The homosexuals experience social stigma and pressure from their families, friends, colleagues, and the community as a whole (Preston 219). The homosexuals, thus, experience problems such as the fear to seek health services due to fear of stigmatization (Feng et al.). The marriage law bill, for the homosexuals, which ...

Gay Marriage and Three Sociological Perspectives

Some people living in the society are in the favor of gay marriages, while some people are against gay marriage as they consider that such types of marriages exert negative influence on the society. People do not like concept of gay marriage because it paves the way to reduction and corroding of traditional marriages between a male and a female, and is also against the religious values and reasons. But, some people are of the view that gay marriages should be promoted as gays also have the right of getting married, and gay people committing marriages are significantly contributing ...

An ethical and political issue that has been difficult for people to address is gay marriage. Many people have strong opinions about the topic of gay marriage and weather two people of the same sex should be able to legally get married. There is a torn view with people who think that marrying the same sex should be allowed and that everybody has the right to be happy and love who they want. On the other side, some people think that a marriage should be between a man and a women and not people of the same sex. Religion ...

Introduction

Gay marriages have been a controversial issue in the recent past. Quite interestingly, it has received mixed reactions from different people of different nations, religions, and cultures. It is essentially a marriage between individuals of the same sex (ProCon.org, 2016). This is a contradiction of many religious and cultural beliefs since traditionally, marriage is meant to be between people of different genders. On the contrary, times have changed, and people have been brought up under different circumstances. Some people have an attraction towards people of the same sex, and this has led to same-sex marriages. The differences in opinions ...

Facts and History of the Case

In order to understand the point of reviewing the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, on has to be aware of the facts about the case first. The Obergefell v. Hodges case was a landmark case that was handled by no less than the United States Supreme Court . The main issue at hand was the constitutionality of the previously implemented clauses banning same sex marriages. There were two issues at hand here. The first one was the legalization of same-sex marriage. The second issue was whether the prior and the still existing bans on same-sex marriage were constitutional or otherwise. ...

Many a time have people heard about politicians who do plenty of talking. However, verbal rhetoric is only meaningful when backed by actual deeds aimed at the improvement of what politicians oversee, which is society and its welfare. The incumbent Senate President of New Jersey, Stephen Sweeney is one of such politicians who may be said to utilize his legislative authority to its limit. He has showed his aptitude in areas, such as education, property ownership, taxation, healthcare, and the protection of different social categories. Of course, as with other prominent politicians, however renowned, Sweeney has made some controversial ...

The responsibility of fighting against same-sex marriage rests with all and sundry. Gay marriages not only have lasting consequences to the parties advocating for it but also to their communities, nations of their residence and the entire world. For instance, gay men are at a high risk of contracting sexually transmitted ailments since they have a firm belief that such diseases are no longer life-threatening. Additionally, homosexuality can lead to a decrease in the birth rates in a given society while any typical country requires a stable human population base to function properly. In other words, by legalizing same-sex ...

The question of legalizing gay marriage is actual and affects almost all world countries. It is the part of discrimination against sexual minorities, which has been taking place in our world for a very long time. The issue is controversial, and it is argued on civil as well as political levels. There are many supporters and opponents among stars, political leaders, public figures and citizens of world’s countries. While some states have already legalized same-sex marriages and support gay people’s rights actively, there still are plenty of countries, where the conditions for them are unfavorable. Although the ...

Elections usually come down to a handful of states due to the way the Electoral College is set up. Those states are Florida, Virginia, Ohio, and Colorado, also known as “swing” states or “purple” states. This assumes that each party holds on to its core big states. The democrats have California, New York, and Illinois. The republicans have Texas. What would happen if either party lost one of their key states? Well, doing a little math, the republicans only have one. To say it would have a rippling effect would be an understatement. Before we can answer this question, ...

Introduction: Gay Subculture in America

Subcultures can be defined as the individual domains which fall within the canopy of a giant culture. The American society has been marked with various subcultures defined by their ethnicity, habits, rituals, age-groups, etc. However, each of the subculture is truly American in spite of their individual preferences and choices of living life. Among these various cultures, the most controversial one has been the presence of the LGBT (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, and Transgender) community members. However, the term ‘Gay’ stands as the community identity for this entire subculture because a lot of upheavals have occurred in the American Socio-political ...

For a long time the ideal family resembled something out of “Leave it to Beaver”. The mother was in the home, baking homemade goodies and awaiting the father’s return from a hard day. Women were expected to reproduce. Children played outside, and never dared question their parents. If an accidental pregnancy happened outside of wedlock the girl was sent away to have it, or she and the father were forced to marry. Teenaged girls were more likely to get pregnant, despite the stigma that would be placed upon her. This is a far cry from the modern family, ...

Affiliated Institution

The purpose of this essay is to discuss the analysis of Mucciaroni`s book about same sex progress success rates in the United States of America regarding different aspects; what are the obstacles that they are facing? What are the supporting factors for their cause? We will also discuss D`Emilio`s essay that tackles certain concerns about the marriage equality movements. We will end this essay with the review of two Supreme Court cases; Windsor VS. US and Obergefell VS. Hodges by highlighting the main legal arguments that support the same sex marriage cause and others that dissent ...

Gay marriage

Introduction My position about the issue of marriage has been the following: marriage is a scared covenant between a man and a woman. This union is by nature ordered towards procreation and advancement of the human race in the world. My position would be against gay marriage. First reason. Denying gay persons, the right to get married may be considered as discrimination and treatment of people as second class citizens. This particular view is interesting as it introduces the concept of discrimination and the notion of some people being considered as second class citizen. The issue of discrimination is ...

Several myths have been discussed with regards to the founding father’s perspective to the United States of America as a nation. Some of the common myths known are: the founding fathers wanted a secular nation thus, in order to achieve this, the state had to separate itself from religion. They solidly supported the radical combat, which was between the British soldiers and the American patriots. They were isolationists whereby they ensured the nation does not sign any treaties that will either compromise their freedom or bind them forever as a country. The founding fathers were above the political ...

Introduction

Employment related practices are some of the current trending subjects in the Human Resources Management field. The modern HR manager is required to understand and oversee the implementation of various rights that employees are entitled to enjoy. The same applies to labor unions which have also been charged with the responsibility to uphold some of the employees’ rights. The topic on employees’ rights is of major concern at this moment especially due to the emerging trend amongst some corporations (Werhane, Radin and Bowie). Given the high levels of competition in the corporate world, organizations are devising strategies that will ...

Introduction

Senator Bernie Sanders recently gave his victory speech at Wyoming Wisconsin rally in Laramie last April 5th 2016. The speech given by Senator Sanders in the rally talks about his victory in the Wyoming campaign for his bid presidency. The discussion will highlight the important points in his speech where relevant socio-political issues were mentioned. The important areas of discussion would the pro choices stated by the Senator, his position on gay marriage, min wage hike, free college, and free healthcare. These areas of concern will be examined and personal perception about the issues mentioned will be discussed as ...

The legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States has caused a conflict between legality and moral-religious normalcy. For one, there are those who believe that that amending the nation’s laws on marriage does not in any way change what God has laid down from the very beginning; that the sacrament of marriage is only between a man and a woman. In this respect, the Bible is replete with teachings and warnings that clearly illustrate God’s attitude about marriage, from the Book of Genesis of the New Testament. As such, this continuity on the norms of marriage ...

This research paper will examine the struggle between state and federal power by looking at three examples where state and federal law have come into conflict. The argument behind this research paper will be that ultimately the federal government has the final decision in making laws. In 2003, the federal government brought charges against Ed Rosenthal for possession of marijuana after being authorized by the City of Oakland to distribute the drug under Californian state law (Ryan 312). Nonetheless, Rosenthal was not able to present this argument during his trial because federal law does not recognize state laws regarding ...

Gender Roles in the Same Sex-Marriage

Introduction The issue of same-sex parenting is has been hotly debated and subjected to different views. Some people argue that partners in same-sex marriages should be allowed to raise children while others are of the contrary opinion. Nevertheless, it is now clear that the issue of same-sex parenting tends to move from the obscured fringes to what seems like the rolling center of the family-policy debate (Meezan & Rauch, 2005). The issues surrounding parent-child relationships in same-sex marriages are many. Ranging from the identity of the children to the division of gender roles, the same-sex parents tend to face challenges ...

Part 1: Introduction

It has always been an issue these days on whether the State should legalize same-sex marriages between heterosexual couples and those that consist of gays and lesbians. It was in the 26th of June 2015 that the United States Supreme Court announced the legalization of same-sex marriages (ProCon.org 1). Prior to this decision, as much as 37 States in America had legalized this sort of marriage, with the remaining 13 States in disagreement with legalizing the doctrine (ProCon.org 1). The decision, however, has aggravated the issue even further, as a substantial portion of the population opposed the move. The ...

In the recent years, an increasing number of the numerous issues that place global constraints have been the topic of gay marriage and its legalization. This issue has strained not only legal firms, constitutional reforms, and other significant law efforts but also put pressure on religious and other public institutions as well as a particular reference to the issues on morality. For this reason, several countries have endorsed the issue of gay marriage. The world has been experiencing a significant problem in fighting for morality and at the same time granting gay couples their rights. The basis of legalization ...

The issue of whether to legalize same-sex marriages has remained a highly controversial and debatable topic for an extended period. On 26th June 2015, the United States Supreme Court, in its ruling announced that same-sex marriages were legal. The decision complicated the issue even further because there was a section of the population that opposed the move. The proponents of same-sex marriages argue that when these marriages should be protected by the constitution terming it discriminatory if not allowed. Moreover, they also advocate for the enjoyment of equal rights and opposes any tendencies to victimize same-sex couples. On the ...

Chick-Fil-A Event Analysis: Against Same Gender Union

Chick-Fil-A was founded by Truett Cathy in the year 1967 in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the second biggest chicken seller in the U.S, currently serving in thirty-nine states. Chick-Fil-A makes efforts to be a family eating-place and has well-known religious principles in its operations. The restaurant business was running well until in recent times when the restaurant’s president made some controversial remarks on Gay Marriages. A gay Marriage is a marriage between individuals who are of the same-sex; the marriage is commemorated either in a religious setting or in a secular, civil ceremony. In the late twentieth century, ...

In “Same Love” music video, Macklemore provides support for the gay marriage equal opportunity. The video begins by showing the young boys' childhood and how he came to notice and realize his sex status at a young age. When her mother first heard the news, she denied the fact that her son could be gay. He spent most of her time crying about another issue being bullied at the same time. As the video proceeds, there is an indication of how happy he was and how he obtained a few acceptances from his peers. When the video ends, there ...

Civil Liberties and Social Responsibility

In 2002, as reported by The New York Times, the Bush administration approved a presidential bill giving the National Security Agency (NSA) the power to track, listen to, and intercept without a warrant the local and international communications (e.g. emails, phone calls) of a vast number of American citizens. Sooner or later, the scheme expanded to involve a certain extent of 'internal controls' (ACLU, 2015, para 2), yet there was no mention of mandating warrants specified under the foreign intelligence surveillance laws. This surveillance program has penetrated and invaded almost all of the communications technologies and networks that the ...

A Debate on Gay Marriage portrays the opinions and explications of Andrew Sullivan regarding the matter of gay marriage. In the contextual essay, Andrew Sullivan goes on to opine that it is truly unfair to stigmatize gay marriage. He delves into the traditional notion of marriage and shows logically why it is wrong to have an opinion against gay marriage. The essay explicates that emotions and trust are the basic ingredients of the marital bond. It should not be constricted by sexual identity of the two people. Also, if a gay couple raises a child, the child would have ...

In the U.S. Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, same-sex couples were granted the right to marry and to found a family. One of the mist fundamental questions regarding this case is, “Did these jurists (judges) “interpret” or apply the U.S. Constitution, or did they “make” new law?” I strongly believe that granting the right to marry to homosexual couples cannot be regarded as making a new law. It should be taken into consideration that “constitutional law is not a mechanical exercise of just “applying the law” (Stone, "Our Fill-in-the-Blank Constitution"). In this particular case, the judges interpreted the ...

Introduction

When the Founding Fathers set up our form of government, relatively little thought was given to the judicial branch. From early on, the Framers considered the courts to possess the least amount of authority in a democratic republican society. In The Federalist papers, Alexander Hamilton noted that the legislative power was by far the most predominant, whereas the judicial branch was by far the weakest of the three branches of government (Paulsen, 1994, p. 229). Today, however, the judicial branch has grown increasingly influential in shaping policy on a national level. Given the tremendous policy-making authority the Supreme Court ...

Jane Doe

A major shift has been occurring not only in the legal arena, but also from a sociological stand point. This transition in the rights of those in same sex relationships to be acknowledged legally through marital union has been quite controversial with many groups throughout the Unites States who hold differing views on the subject. Regardless of which side of the spectrum one position’s themselves, the reality of the situation brings with it not only changes in the law, but also a major shift in society, creating a significant sociological event that must be noted and understood. One ...

Same Sex Marriage

Marriage is often considered a sacred rite that only a few could experience in their lifetimes. Some would find themselves in a bountiful and happy marriage while a few would find themselves in short and sometimes painful marriages. Nonetheless, the debate has still fostered new arguments considering the entrance of LGBT communities over their rights to a recognized marriage. However, given the current situation of same-sex marriages in the United States, it is visible that it is unconstitutional to bind something such as marriages to people just because of their gender preferences for it is a direct violation to one’s right to make choices ...

On June 26, 2015 the US Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage and officially recognized the constitutional right of Americans to register same-sex unions across the country. This historic step was preceded by the trial of James Obergefell who sued the state of Ohio because it had refused to recognize him to be the widower of the deceased husband, with whom Obergefell got married 20 years ago before the state officially banned gay unions.

Previously, the registration of same-sex marriage was under the jurisdiction of each state, only 37 of which granted the procedure a legal status. The first state ...

As a result of the political typology quiz helping to inform me what ideology I have, I would describe my political ideology as next generation left. This means that my political beliefs are that the best way for any government to operate is to advocate a liberal attitude towards many issues that include homosexuality. This means that I am very open to the idea of gay marriage. The results also mean that I am pro-abortion and support the rights of women to abort if that is their personal choice. Because of my beliefs I have a positive view towards the environment that ...

Is tyranny is an unacceptable way of ruling people in the 21st century, or has it taken a new name in the form of Imperial Presidency. The American Presidency has become an Imperial Presidency, despite the fact that this is not what the founding fathers had in mind for the nation, as they opposed tyranny in government. This paper will thus demonstrate what an Imperial Presidency is, how it works in practice, and how examples from American Presidents, both past and present, have utilized the features of an Imperial Presidency to execute their power and attain their goals.

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People sometimes take for granted what it means to be proud to be an American and all that it stands for, some people have those freedoms taken away from them unwillingly as a result. For others, embracing the concept of being a proud American is what their life revolves around and they live every single day appreciating it. There are several reasons to be proud of being an American, having the right to complain about lousy service at a restaurant, the right to an attorney (whether you can afford one or not) the right to your own opinion ...

As the United States is growing more diverse, people from different backgrounds are interacting and negotiating to bring new issues that are affecting marriage today. One of the contemporary issues that are affecting the family arena is the marriage. It is not yet clear in American society on issues such as who should be allowed to marry, either heterosexuals or homosexuals, expectations once married and steps that are followed in the marriage (Cherlin, 2009). This issue has led to the dropping of the importance of marriage. Gallup poll conducted early in last year indicates that the rate of marriage ...

Introduction

This article discusses divorce in Texas, beginning with how Texas compares with other U.S. States in the percentages of divorces. Having assessed the position of Texas in the divorce “league tables” the article also reviews the divorce processes and applicable laws and how the situation differs in details from the equivalent procedures and legislation in other U.S. States.

Divorce Statistics

The article “Divorce Statistics and Divorce Rate in the USA” (5 April 2012) provides a wealth of statistics about divorce in the USA, notably that divorce rates in this country are high, ranging from 41 to 50 percent for first marriages and ...

Gay marriage is part of same sex marriage where the democrat defines it as a union or marriage of people who are of the same sex loving each other. Democrat’s liberal supports the legalization of gay marriage and other types of same sex marriages such as bisexual, lesbian, as well as transgender. This they argue is part of ensuring equal rights to every citizen. They therefore oppose to the constitutional amendment which establish marriage a one woman one man union. They argue that every person has the right to marry regardless of his/her sexual orientation.

While the republican debate on ...

In his 2004 article “How Straights Will Benefit” Jonathan Rauch defends the necessity to allow gay marriages. Unlike the more commonly used arguments, the ones used by Rauch are considering the benefits that the legalization of same-sex marriages offers to the society, rather than to the gay couples. The three central arguments for the same-sex marriages state that they will stabilize the relationships and will help gay households raise children in social and financial security and healthy environment, they will make sure that gay people have a chance to establish households and have caregivers in times of need (qtd. ...

History plays a very important role in the development and progress of humanity. Social, cultural and political religious factors play a crucial role in shaping a society. All these factors evolve in a particular way throughout the history to give the society or world a particular shape. The world of today has also experienced such historical evolution. The economy is becoming increasingly global, in which an idea of uniformity and global culture is embedded. But on the other hand, despite the increasing move or evolution towards uniformity, the extremism in the world is also increasing. The reason for that is hidden in the past ...

Perspectives on Marriage

1. Hosea was obsessed on Gomer because of her beauty and obsession cannot be equated to love if it is an attachment to the physical beauty of a person. Hosea’s commitment to Gomer is the kind of love that did not involve sexual intimacy since it was more on how to redeem her and prevent her from becoming a prostitute. The religious significance of Hosea’s commitment to Gomer is based on his sexual desires, but to honor her as a woman and earn her own self-respect.

2. Human love is the most basic sacrament because it is the greatest gift ...

In regards to relativism and subjectivism we can establish that holding a moral belief is a subjective opinion, but using the divine command theory can lead us to the conclusion that morality has the possibility of objectivity. Opinions could be based on personal culture/folklore, family history, or media portrayal. Unless one can strip away all of these subjective opinion inducing factors, an individual’s specific morality cannot be objective and most likely won’t be relevant to a large amount of ethical situations. This bias obviously limits objectivity, since opinions are decided by a person’s background and social peers instead of morality. ...

In regards to Relativism and subjectivism we can establish that holding a moral belief is a subjective opinion, but using the divine command theory can lead us to the conclusion that morality has the possibility of objectivity. Opinions could be based on your culture/folklore, your parents/grandparents, TV/videogames, and unless you can strip away all of these subjective opinion inducing factors, your specific morality cannot be objective and it probably won’t be relevant to a large amount of ethical situations. This basis obviously limits objectivity, you’re opinions are decided by where you come from and who you’re with as opposed ...

American Psychiatric Association "Same Sex Marriage." The American Psychiatric Association 1.1 (2004): 1-3. Print.

The American Psychiatric Association decides to conduct research on the prevalence of same-sex marriage in the society and whether same sex unions should be developed. The association concludes that same sex marriages have become basis of segregating certain families in the society in terms of denial of certain rights, responsibilities and benefits. The association dictates that these couples should be allowed to families through adoption of children. The association tries to defend these forms of marriages by dictating that it is not an abnormality. Through use of various resources, the analysis becomes outstanding and informative.Bottom of Form

Eskridge, William . "A History of same sex marriage." Virginia Law Review 79.7 (1993): 1419-1513. Print.

William Eskridge ...

Introduction

Managing people is a complex task as there are no specific rules that could make sure that people would behave in the most appropriate manner (Henry, 1995). The behavior of the individual is difficult to predict and with organizations increasingly focusing on diversity in the workforce, this is creating more difficult for organizations to manage people. With more people belonging from diverse background in organizations today, it has resulted in increasing complexities in managing people (Foot, & Hook, 2011). Therefore managing workforce or people at the organization have become much more complex than it used to be few years back. ...

- Explain the difference between ethics and morality.

Morality refers to a person’s personal set of principles which they adhere to as they conduct themselves each day. These morals may be the result of upbringing, religion, or other personal factors. Ethics also guide a person’s behavior and conduct, but come from a code of conduct prescribed by a larger organization or society. Thus, morals come from internal factors and ethics come from external factors. There may be some overlap between the two. For example, murder is illegal and thus unethical, but can also be immoral if a person believes murder is wrong because it says “thou shalt not kill” ...

Marriage equality persists to a be a herculean concern for many individuals in the homosexual community despite the fact that heterosexual officials and denizens critique the notion of marriage equality, as it continues to elide the litany of concerns revolving around the issue. Many homosexual families believe that the issue of marriage equality will lay the foundation fr establishing the rights for gay couples to adopt progeny in order to start a family. As such, marriage equality undergirds the very issue of procuring spousal benefits as well as adoption rights. In a different vein, however, there is a handful of Americans who view the ...

One issue on which I have a strong opinion is whether or not the same-sex marriage ruling improves public health. This issue is rooted in the argument for how the development of the concern for social rights effects the underlying public health. The way in which the argument concerning the issue is that it is essentially an issue concerned with the overall ability of these rulings to lead to the improvement of public health. This issue was presented by a policy maker or member of media within the past six months. Furthermore, it presents the issue of how to deal with ...

The US Supreme Court’s ruling on June 26, 2015 which guarantees the right of same -sex couples to be married in 50 states have spurned public debate not just in America, but across the world. This court decision requires every state to recognize gay marriages that took place in other states; therefore overturning their local bans on homosexual marriages. This sudden change in the marriage law encouraged opposing views from policy makers, religious leaders, ethicists and the general public. For the supporters of gay marriage and the LGBT group, legalization of same-sex marriage is a key symbol of equal ...

Obergefell v. Hodges (Obergefell) was the recent groundbreaking Supreme Court case that legalized gay marriage across the entire United States. There is no doubt Obergefell will go down as one of the most widely known decisions the Supreme Court has made, in fact, Obergefell, broke the record for most amicus curiae briefs filed with the court (Record Number Of Amicus Briefs Filed In Same-Sex-Marriage Cases, April 28, 2015). While I think the case was decided correctly, the Court could have done more to protect the rights of LGBT people, but decided against it. James Obergefell and John Arthur ...

Facts:

The case is based on the experiences of Edie Windsor, who had been in a same-sex relationship with Thea Spyer living together as a couple for over 40 years and subsequent marriage in 2007. The marriage lasted for two years only as Spyer died in 2009 after living with multiple sclerosis that led continued paralysis. When Edie inherited from Spyer but the Federal Government taxed the inheritance signaling a refusal to identify the two as married couples. The federal tax law provides for a spouse to inherit assets from the deceased spouse without having to pay estate taxes. The decision to tax the ...

The recent Supreme Court ruling rendering gay marriages legal across the union has been received with the usual excitement and disappointingly self-righteous arguments on both sides of the fence. I do not want to pretend to know any better, and I trust Americans to make of Obergefell v. Hodges, whatever they may, except I am taken aback at how the Supreme Court forced itself into what is a basically a social issue. It strikes me that a nation of 300 million people can fail convince itself of whether some of its own have a right to choose their marriage partners. In the same ...