Essays Tagged: "same sex marriages"

Same Sex Marriages

Same-Sex Marriages:'I Do or Don't?'There are issues brewing all the time that catch somebody's eye a ... her. Issues such as abortion, single-parent families, the homeless, AIDS, politics, euthanasia, and same- sex marriages. Same-sex marriages caught my eye as an issue of 1996 which people should be awa ... ships because of state and federal laws?The Hawaiian Supreme Court in 1993 ruled the prohibiting of same sex marriages because it is sexual discrimination and is a violation of the state constitution ...

(3 pages) 403 1 3.5 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Homosexuality

Legality of same sex marriages

Legality of Same-Sex MarriagesThe proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of themost significant issue ... estions facing lawmakers, and one of the most provocative issuesemerging before American courts. If same-sex marriage is legalized, itcould be one of the most revolutionary policy decisions in the his ... toryof American family law. The potential consequences, positive ornegative, for children, parents, same-sex couples, families, socialstructure public health, and the status of women are enormous. Giv ...

(10 pages) 813 0 4.6 Apr/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

Same Sex Marriages? (Homosexual marriage)

Persuasive Paper for Engl 102 More SupportSame Sex Marriages? By definition, it cannot exist.What is marriage? This word has different meaning ... sband and wife joined in wedlock. Webster also identifies a husband as a man and a wife as a woman. Same sex marriages are morally and ethically wrong, and they are also impossible to occur (according ... ally and ethically wrong, and they are also impossible to occur (according to our modern language). Same sex marriages, even though inappropriate, can be solved without upsetting both sides of the sca ...

(3 pages) 457 2 3.7 Jan/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Legalization of Same-Sex Marriages

Legalization of Same-Sex MarriagesToday one of the most advocated reforms discussed in law reviews and one of the mo ... views and one of the most explosive political questions facing lawmakers is the issue of legalizing same-sex unions. If same-sex marriage is legalized, it could be one of the most revolutionary policy ... y of American family law. The potential consequences, positive and negative, for children, parents, same-sex couples and families are enormous."Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus Deluxe Edition" defin ...

(10 pages) 447 0 4.7 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Homosexuality

Marriage is a fundemental right. An argument for same-sex marriage.

The controversy over same sex marriages has been highly debated over the last ten years. While arguments against it stem ... ns that the sanctity of the family will not be damaged, or even affected, by a decision in favor of same sex marriages.Also, there have been arguments regarding the states interest in procreation. How ... eator of the universe, religious arguments are moot. Not surprisingly, many of the contests against same sex marriages are coming from religious groups. This has brought up the question, "What ever ha ...

(2 pages) 371 4 2.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Homosexuality

Same sex mariages.

Same Sex MariagesIn canadian law spouses are comsidered any "two persons", not a man and a woman, no ... on, therefore people should not be judged upon because of their sexual orientation. Should we allow same sex marriages to be leagalized? As a society we are becoming more open and understanding. Just ... dge someone for their prefrences. Someone should not be judged because their life partner is of the same sex, they should get eqaul rights jsut as if they were a heterosexual couple. Its fair to say a ...

(3 pages) 93 1 4.6 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Homosexuality

About Gay Marriages.

Sara Rae FletcherHUM100/ Room C54My Topic: Same sex marriages should be legal!Topic: Same sex marriages should be legalGeneral Purpose: Too per ... arriages should be legalGeneral Purpose: Too persuasiveSpecific Purpose: Too persuasive people that same sex marriages should be legal. I mean love is love (love is blind!)Thesis statements: To make s ... e is one problem they can't get married. They are not allowed to get married because in their state same sex marriages are illegal. I'm sure when you started this story you pictured a man and a woman, ...

(6 pages) 399 5 4.1 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Homosexuality

Research paper

ing, jobs, public accommodations and equal access to government benefits. However, when it comes to same sex marriages, why is this society so adamant not to let them marry? It is because of people's ... y is, and the myths surrounding gay relationships. Also, the public is unaware of the benefits that same sex marriage would have on the society and the civil rights issues involved when it (the societ ...

(6 pages) 412 4 3.5 Dec/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Same-Sex Marriages

n the United States there has been much debate over the controversy surrounding the legalization of same-sex marriages. There are many people who are opposed and feel it is morally and ethically wrong ... are many people who are opposed and feel it is morally and ethically wrong and others who feel that same-sex marriages are acceptable. Prior to writing about this topic I had no strong feelings toward ...

(5 pages) 124 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Same-sex marriages

nship recognized by law". A second definition states, "the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage". By this definition, one would infer ... s not specify that it is recognized by law. My question is, "why not"? Among the many issues facing same-sex marriages there is the question of morality of this type of behavior, whether or not same-s ...

(3 pages) 61 0 3.8 Apr/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

Persuasive essay on why same-sex marriages should be legalized

Legalization of Same-sex MarriagesThe issue regarding the legalization of same-sex marriages is now a major politica ... rtain people receive more benefits and acceptance because of their sexuality?Show Slide 3Legalizing same-sex marriages is just another hurtle we must jump over to become a completely accepting society ... ns were not free to marry at all, but after the civil war, they were able to marry, but only to the same race. Until a few decades ago, inter-racial marriages were considered a criminal act. In 1967, ...

(5 pages) 312 0 2.7 Apr/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Discuss the impact of societal change on family structures, functions and resources.

change on family structures, functions and resourceshas become evident through, the acceptance of, same sex marriages/couples,sole parent, extended, foster, nuclear and defacto families, physical,eco ... r-religious marriages has become accepted, as many people arecoming to terms that all races are the same. This also brings in theacceptance of adoption, as many couples are starting to adopt children ...

(3 pages) 101 0 3.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Same Sex Marriage is a basic human right.

s benefits. It is the institution that provides automatic legal protection for spouses. Prohibiting same-sex marriages is discrimination. Denying homosexuals the opportunity for a legal marriage is mo ... marriage, states should be required now to recognize the fundamental right of homosexuals and allow same-sex marriage.B.A. Robinson lists the history of marriage in, Changes In Marriage: Past, Present ...

(9 pages) 271 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Opposing Gay Marriages

Minister of Australia, John Howard, joined the Vatican and the United States President in opposing same-sex marriages. John Howard said that traditional unions are essential for the "survival of the ... or the survival of the species." The Vatican made a statement after Howard's statements saying that same sex marriages are viewed as being "deviant and immoral."The Bible also helps religions support ...

(2 pages) 143 2 4.7 May/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Gay Marriage

Gay marriage should be legal in every U.S. state and be recognized in the same way that atraditional marriage is between a man and a woman. Gay partners hold commitment cerem ... artners hold commitment ceremonies, somestates recognize civil unions, and Massachusetts now allows same-sex marriages. However, gay couplesshould be entitled to the same civil rights, privileges, and ... icipate in an activity that is also a violation of equal rights. Gay persons experience some of the samecivil rights issues as blacks such as prejudice, discrimination, ignorance and opposition. Somet ...

(3 pages) 304 4 3.2 May/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

John D. Donahue's the "Devil in Devolution"

ion" he recognized many faults between the state and federal governments. He spoke on the issues of same sex marriage, divorce, environmental regulations, and legalized gambling. I can't say that I ag ... that our forefathers established for us today. I disagree with individual state law allowing same-sex marriages. I personally believe that there should be an amendment made that restricts same- ...

(3 pages) 27 0 3.7 Jun/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

Gay Marriages...My teacher asked us to write an essay on gay marriages, and if we thought they would be legalized all over the US. Because of the "full faith and credit act" states have...

he main problem with gay marriages is under the Constitution you do not have a fundamental right to same-sex marriages. Although the Constitution does not specifically say you cannot marry the same se ... actice whatever religion they want as long as those practices don't break the laws. But the laws on same sex marriages is clearly in question.One of the reasons I believe this event of legalizing gay ...

(2 pages) 92 4 3.5 Sep/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Homosexuality

(Opinion paper) Should an amendment be passed allowing same sex marriage and banning abortion?

o the constitution. One of the major issues that I think there should be an amendment passed for is same sex marriage. The other major issue that I think there should be an amendment passed for is the ... r issue that I think there should be an amendment passed for is the banning of abortion.The idea of same sex marriage has been a long debated subject. Everyone has their own life and their own respons ...

(5 pages) 30 0 5.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Same-sex Marriage Research Paper

Same-sex marriages have been a huge debate for the people of the United States. The concept of same- ... ome up in many different forms such as: during the presidential debates, states making it legal for same-sex couples to be married and people showing their views on why gays should or should not be ab ... such a huge controversy in the United States. There are so many different views over this subject. Same-sex marriages have been a controversial topic for a long time. People are just now starting to ...

(6 pages) 192 0 4.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

Gay Marriage This paper is written to support homosexual marriages, and offers three reasons why it should be accepted

it violates religious principles and morals; however, this should not be the reason for prohibiting same sex marriage. From a legal standpoint there is no explanation in the Constitution for a law tha ... over the years; wives are now equal and people accept interracial marriages, and should also accept same-sex marriages. If same sex marriages were barred in all 50 states, it would be a huge step back ...

(3 pages) 152 0 4.3 May/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality