Family Law Discussion 2
Given the current state of the law and the variances across the country, where do you see same-sex marriage standing as a legally-recognized type of marriage?
Is it recognized in your state? If so, what are the chances that the laws in your state will potentially change? Has a law already been passed?
Do you think it should be a state or federal issue? Why? Support your position with legal examples.
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The law is in favor of marriage equality in the United States which allows same-sex couples to enter into a legal union without discrimination. The civil rights campaigns on the issue of same-sex marriage in the US started in the 1970s, and the Supreme Court made a ruling in 2015 to legalize this family matter. These marriages promote homosexuality in the society which a higher percentage of the population and lawmakers find to be abnormal and unnatural (Ellison, Acevedo & Ramos‐Wada, 2011). However, the legal aspect of providing all citizens with equal rights has seen to the increased public display of same-sex love without fear of attacks. Establishment of same-sex marriage contributes to the recent reduction in adolescent suicides by the minority youths of the similar sexual orientation.
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