Module 2 Discussion 1
HUS 4561: Social Problems and Policy
Required Textbooks:
Leon-Guerrero, A. (2018). Social problems: Community, policy, and social action (6th Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN: 9781506362724
Important Note: Quoted material is not allowed for coursework
Required reading assignments
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
Module 2 Discussion 1
Should Same-Sex Marriages be Legally Recognized?
America’s largest lesbian and gay organization, The Human Rights Campaign, has presented many arguments for why same-sex couples should be able to marry. The main argument is fairness. Marriage confers many benefits that same-sex couples are deprived of.
Opponents have presented many arguments for why same-sex couples should not be able to marry. The main argument is that the state has the right and duty to specify who a person, whether straight or gay, can marry so no rights are violated.
ProCon.org is a good source for information on multiple sides of an issue. It may be accessed through the following link:
https://gaymarriage.procon.org/
Using this article, identify key ideas that support same sex marriage and key ideas that argue against it. Read the article and be sure to cite information from both sides within your discussion post. Carefully consider the issues and reasoning of both sides.
• What are the key arguments for supporting same-sex marriage?
• What are the arguments against same-sex marriage?
Then, in the discussion, take a stand as you discuss the following questions:
• Do you think domestic partnership or civil unions are enough, or should same-gender couples be allowed to marry?
• Include in your discussion what types of rights do you think same-sex partners should be afforded?
• Which would you exclude, and why?
• Do you think that world views on the subject are evolving?
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