The laws governing these types of marriages vary in each state. The first legislation that allowed same-sex unions this day and age were ratified during the first decade of the 21st century. Slowly but surely each state has amended their laws to allow for same sex marriages. Same-sex marriages have been accepted by the United States government and legalized in 34 states
The campaign for human rights is a global initiative and countries around the world have been advocating for equal rights. It is a social, political and human and civil-rights issue that affects many countries. It is also an issue that affects many religious sects and causes much dispute and debate. A union between gay couples would result in many benefits that they would otherwise not be able to claim, especially in terms of tax and legal protection.
There are many psychological and physiological benefits for a same-sex unions. The couple would not be exposed to any stigmatization or public discrimination. Their quality of life would improve because of the security in the intimacy shared. They would be able to share all the difficult moments as well as the joyful moments of life because of the strong relationship that such a union can create.
Marriages are solemnized in a civil ceremony but are also conducted in certain religious locations or churches. It all depends on the stance that the specific religion takes on this issue. Some groups will allow same sex marriages. The ceremony is exactly the same as a heterosexual wedding, and be anything from a simple civil ceremony to a lavish wedding reception.
There are many issues that a same sex couple may experience when they get married. A major bone of contention is the issue of parenting. Research has not disproved that children will be at a disadvantaged with gay parents. Research has however proved the advantages for children to have parents in a loving relationship cemented in wedlock as it provides the children with security and a feeling of being loved. Gay couples have proven their competence in parenting and although heavily debated, may parent just as effectively as a heterosexual couple.
Another issue is the controversy on same sex marriages in the churches and religious settings. Some churches are fully opposed to marrying gay couples and will refuse to do so. Other churches are nonchalant and will marry couples if approached. Of course there are also many churches and religions that fully support equal marriages.
In the USA, gay marriages are not uncommon and couples live a happily married life. There are still some states that will need to readdress the inequalities in their constitution. It may be possible that they will adapt their legislation to include homosexual couples in the act of getting married in the near future.
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