The Controversy On Same Sex Marriage

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The Controversy on Same Sex Marriage

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The Controversy on Same Sex Marriage

Same sex marriage refers to the union between two individuals of the same sex as married couples (Gerstmann , 2004 . The practice never used to be popular in the ancient times but it is increasingly getting common in the modern society (Eskridge , Jr Spedale , 2006 . This has raised a lot of heated arguments whether the same sex marriages should be allowed in the society or be abolished

. Apart from same sex marriage being allowed in the society , supporters of same sex marriage maintain that couples of same sex should be given the privileges as those of opposite sex marriages (Eskridge , Jr Spedale , 2006 . While the debate on whether same sex marriage should be allowed still rages , same sex couples should be allowed to practice their affection and allowed to have civil marriages marry individuals that they appreciate as couple

One of the arguments that support same sex marriage is that of respect and dignity (Cantor , et al , 2006 . It is clear to everyone that the marriage institution expresses dignity and respect to any couple that makes a decision of supporting each other through commitment . It is evident that in same sex marriages , the couples support each other and they are seen committed to each other (Belge , 2010 . This makes such same sex marriages to deserve respect and dignity just like any other marriages . However , this has heavily been...