Gay Marriage from a Sociological Perspective

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of gay marriage. Specifically it discusses the sociological perspective that marriage is the union of two sexes, not just the union of two people. According to the paper, it is the union of two families, and the foundation for establishing kinship patterns and family names, passing on property and providing the optimal environment for raising children.

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"Many feel the acceptance of gay marriage is an extension of growing tolerance in our society, and a sign that society is becoming more liberal and more unified. However, not all of society accepts gay marriage, and this could be a sign there is a growing rift between two factions in society - the conservative and liberal. This could indicate that society is becoming less unified and more split over controversial issues such as the issue of gay marriage. As another writer notes, "Therefore, someone who moves off the sanctioned paths is doing something much more than just acting immorally; he is rejecting the goals of the society in which he lives" (Bidstrup). This threatens the foundation of society and society members, and of course, that is one reason many in society find the issue of gay marriage so troubling. Rather than showing society is becoming more unified, the issue shows society is becoming more fractioned and unstable."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Author not Available. "12 Reasons." University of Florida. 2004. 25 Sept. 2006.< http://grove.ufl.edu/~ggsa/gaymarriage.html >
• Bidstrup, Scott. "Gay Marriage: The Arguments and the Motives." Personal Web Site. 2004. 25 Sept. 2006.< http://www.bidstrup.com/marriage.htm >
• Cameron, Dr. Paul. "Same Sex Marriage: Til Death do us Part?" Family Research Institute. 1999. 25 Sept. 2006.< http://www.familyresearchinst.org/FRI_EduPamphlet7.html >
• Editors. "Gay Marriage." Catholic.com. 2004. 25 Sept. 2006.< http://www.catholic.com/library/gay_marriage.asp >
• Editors. "Husband and Wife." The Free Dictionary.com. 2006. 25 Sept. 2006.< http://columbia.thefreedictionary.com/husband+and+wife >

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