The Great Debate: the Marriage between Two Genders Alike

Same-sex marriage can be defined as the practice of marriage of two individuals in which they are the same gender. Ever since April 2, 2019, same-sex marriage has been legal and passed by U.S. Congress. The concept promotes equality between everyone through an emotional state of love. The U.S. Supreme Court declared that the states cannot prohibit same-sex marriage and demand that all states permit marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Although same-sex marriage is already implemented into society, many have had different opinions ranging from commemorative to discrimination.

The law and legislation of the U.S. defend same-sex marriage. As the fourteenth amendment states, “The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment prohibits states from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law. In other words, the laws of a state must treat an individual in the same manner as other people in similar conditions and circumstances.”(public.getlegal.com). This amendment also applies to the LGBT community, which means, the marriage between the same gender. The LGBT community are entitled to as much equality as any other individual. If any of the states were to forbid the marriage between two individuals of the same sex, they are technically breaking the law.

Freedom of choice declares, “Right to exercise one's freedoms in any manner one may choose except where such act may obstruct or prevent others from exercising their freedoms, put oneself or others in danger, or exceeds a statutory limit.” (businessdictionary.com). Therefore, individuals who are part of the LGBT community have the freedom of choice to marry whoever they want, even if it is the same gender. As E.J Graff declares, “that decision, the Court declared that lesbians and gay men mustn't be forced, alone, to suffer the old stigma against non-reproductive sex: all people have a right to privacy, a right to choose for ourselves how to use our bodies, a right to decide with whom to celebrate intimacy and love and pleasure.” (Graff). According to regulations, certain laws permit the process of same-sex marriage such as the fourteenth amendment and the freedom of choice for everyone.

Marriage between two individuals of the same gender can go against the norms and regulations of society. There lies a distinction between same-sex marriage and standard marriages, what the parents can offer to their children. Children both need a mother and a father, thus, a father cannot provide what a mother can offer and vice versa. A mother provides emotional support and nurture for her child, “Children without a mother are deprived of the emotional security and unique advice that mothers provide.” (Procon.org). In a same-sex marriage, how can the child grow up “properly”? Even though same-sex marriage has been passed through the law, many have opposed it. Children of same-sex couples can suffer from discrimination from peers because of their parent's orientation. Many children of same-sex couples have been victims of bullying, “The study found children from same-sex parents suffer emotional issues because they are being raised by at most one biological parent. Other factors, like bullying and financial instability, didn’t impact how the children felt emotionally, the study said.” (Scribner). Another argument against same-sex marriage is that it is immoral and goes against various religions. Religion’s do not consider same-sex marriage as holy and traditional in that there are two individuals of the same gender. As John Paul II argued, "There are absolutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions to be in any way similar or even remotely analogous to God's plan for marriage and family... Marriage is holy, while homosexual acts go against the natural moral law." (Procon.org). Society may perceive same-sex marriage as going against nature’s laws and is sinful according to numerous religions.

Marriage should not be offered to same-sex couples because the purpose of marriage is to reproduce, is one of the arguments that is not based on religion. If two individuals of the same-gender were to marry, they would never be able to have biological children, "the State regulates marriage for the primary purpose of channeling potentially procreative sexual relationships into enduring unions for the sake of joining children to both their mother and their father... Same-sex couples can never provide a child with both her biological mother and her biological father." (Procon.org). A child also needs both a biological mother and biological father. Same gender marriages are not able to reproduce compared to opposite gender marriages, “Allowing gay marriage would only further shift the purpose of marriage from producing and raising children to adult gratification.” (procon.org). Even though some different-sex couples do not desire to have children of their own, they are still able to, unlike same-sex couples. In some ways, marriage is for procreation and same-sex couples do not have the potential to do so.

Ever since same-sex marriage was passed, many individuals who are part of the LGBT community has taken the advantage. When President Obama decided the LGBT community deserved the same rights as other individuals, he passed same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage allowed gay individuals to exercise the freedom that they are entitled to and to express their love for their significant other through marriage. No one in society should be deprived of loving whoever they want and same-sex marriage permitted the relationship. Same-sex marriage allowed the LGBT community liberty, independence, and personal rights through the concept of marriage between two individuals.

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