Same-Sex Marriages

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This paper takes a look at same-sex marriage and the opposition this controversial subject is receiving. According to the paper, Massachusetts is the only state that allows same-sex marriage. The paper argues that opposition to same-sex marriages must be overcome by developing new definitions of marriage and by dispelling stereotypes that impede change.

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"Opponents of same-sex marriage fear gay parenting for many reasons. Many believe that the family structure that helps the child the most is a family headed by two biological parents. One rationale given is that children need same-sex role models to teach them how to behave as a man or as a woman (Knight). Opponents of same-sex marriage also claim that children raised by homosexuals are more dissatisfied with their own gender, suffer a greater rate of molestation within the family, and have homosexual experiences more often (Knight). Indirectly, opponents go on to say that gay marriage will encourage teens who are unsure of their sexuality to become victims of suicide, depression, drug abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases (Benne and McDermott, 2004). "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Benne, R. and McDermott (2004, February 19). Speaking out: Why gay marriage would be harmful." Christianity Today. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/107/41.0.html
• Divorce rates. http://www.divorcereform.org/rates.html#anchor1135037
• Facts and figures about kids with gay parents http://www.colage.org/research/facts.html
• Knight, R. H., Talking points on marriage. http://www.nogaymarriage.com/talkingpoints.html
• Lesbian and gay marriages. http://www.holisticwisdom.com/homosexual-gay-marriage.htm

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