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Same-sex Marriage

Same-sex Marriage. Maria Arellano Dylan Baiz Calvin Guan Nathan Jasso. The History. Gay men have been marrying each other throughout history. In fact, ancient societies such as ancient Sparta and the Dorian Island of Thera officially recognized same sex relationships.

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Same-sex Marriage

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  1. Same-sexMarriage Maria ArellanoDylan Baiz Calvin Guan Nathan Jasso

  2. The History • Gay men have been marrying each other throughout history. In fact, ancient societies such as ancient Sparta and the Dorian Island of Thera officially recognized same sex relationships. • One specific group of people who practiced homosexuality were Celts.

  3. U.S. History • 1924: The Society for Human Rights earliest know gay rights organization • 1962: Illinois decriminalized homosexual acts • 1973: Homosexuality is removed as a mental disorder • 1976: Harvey Milk is the 1st openly gay city commissioner • 1982: Wisconsin 1st state to outlaw discrimination based on orientation • 1993: Don’t ask don’t tell

  4. U.S. History • 2000: Vermont 1st state to recognize civil unions • 2007: House of Representatives approve a bill ensuring equal rights for all sexual orientations in the work place

  5. Gay Marriage in the World • Currently there are 11 countries where same-sex marriage is legal • The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Iceland, Argentina, and Uruguay

  6. States • 12 states have recognized and legalized gay marriage including the District of Columbia • 30 states prohibit same-sex marriage in their constitutions • The Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 prevented the govt. from recognizing same sex-marriages

  7. Statistics • California legalized gay marriage for 142 before prop. 8 passed • 18,000 same-sex couples in those got married • 49% of the nation is for same-sex marriage • 44% opposed • 7% undecided

  8. Opposed • Is a sin (in most religions) • Can lead to polygamy • Confuse children about gender roles • Weaken the institution of marriage

  9. For • Separation of church and state • Marriage benefits • It doesnot hurt anyone • Are no specific gender roles in American society • Increase in adoption

  10. For vs. Against

  11. Our Solution

  12. Age Gap • 44% of senior citizens support gay marriage • 81% of adults under 30 support gay marriage • Growing support with newer generations

  13. What We Should Do • Pass legislation giving same-sex couples rights like married couples. • i.e. medical and tax • We should WAIT to pass gay marriage legislation • It should be a slow process so more people can start accepting it • Drastic changes in society hardly goes well (prohibition) • Younger generations will become 18 adding more support for gay rights

  14. Works Cited • Associated Press. Politico. March 27, 2013. http://www.politico.com/story/2013/03/gay-marriage-facts-and-statistics-2013-89376.html#ixzz2W1Tel5w4 (accessed June 15, 2013). • Balanced Politics. n.d. http://www.balancedpolitics.org/same_sex_marriages.htm (accessed June 12, 2013). • Benjamin, Kathy. mental_floss. May 11, 2012. http://mentalfloss.com/article/30646/11-countries-where-same-sex-marriage-legal (accessed June 12, 2013).

  15. Works Cited • infoplease. 2005. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0761909.html (accessed June 13, 2013). • Langer, Gary. abc news. March 18, 2013. http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/03/poll-tracks-dramatic-rise-in-support-for-gay-marriage/ (accessed June 16, 2013). • Wikipedia. n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_the_United_States#Legal_issues (accessed June 16, 2013).

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