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Naif Muriya
English 1010-040
Halling
November 13th, 2015
Genre Experiment 2
Same Sex Marriage
Same sex marriages have become a global phenomenon. It is a point of contention in some nations while others have gone ahead and accepted it. Social aspects including cultures, legal laws, perceptions, religious practices and individual values influence the state of same-sex marriages. Perceptions towards same-sex marriages vary among individuals in different geographical regions of the world. The United States of America is leading globally with the legalization of same-sex marriages. Most of its states have gone ahead to develop their laws and rules governing same-sex marriages even though other states disagreed. However, United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages across all nations in June 2015, an indication that people had the right and freedom to exercise what they feel is okay with them. Persons involved in same-sex marriages have had the freedom to express their marital status openly without being victimized. Just like many other people who disagree with legalization and adoption of same-sex marriages in the United States of America and the world, this paper will also be against legalization and practice of same-sex marriage.
Historically, marriage has been a union between individual of the opposite sex. Marriage is the formation of a family, which is the smallest unit of the society. A family is the foundation of procreation. Same sex marriages do not promote an ideal family setting where procreation takes place. Persons in same-sex marriages cannot sire children. It means they will have to adopt. The children brought up under same-sex marriages will grow in a kind of awkward environment since the child will not understand who is the mother or father and vice versa (Staver, M. D. (2014). Such children will grow up wondering whether they are in a world similar to other people or not. Children need a father and a mother. The children need to learn from each side of the sexes to experience the real world. Gender roles cannot be adopted from persons of same sexes. Bringing up a child that is whole rounded requires that they are exposed to all the favorable realities.
Same sex marriages have caused trauma and stigmatization among children and families whose member is either gay or lesbian. Despite the fact that lesbianism and gayism are the new normal, most families do not expect either of their members subscribing to the new arrangement. Parents expect that their children will grow up and sire grandchildren for them. Again, they expect their children to uphold the values instilled in them. When the unexpected occurs, some parents end up traumatized as they blame themselves for not streamlining their children’s characters according to the societal values. In reality, the parents did their part but due to the external subjections, the children adopt contradicting practices (Staver, 2014). Children adopted by gay parents undergo a lot of trauma and stigma. They are sidelined and bullied in schools and other social gatherings because of the status of their parents. It is unethical to create unfavorable growth state for children who would rather remain in homes instead of living in a same-sex marriage setting. Substitute
In a society where morals, beliefs, traditions and norms have been the foundation of uprightness and upholding ethical standards would suffer the consequences of same-sex marriages. The United States of America consists of persons who subscribe to different religious, cultural and belief systems. Same-sex marriages corrupt and erode their identity and moral standings. It is immoral to turn against the norms of the land and subscribe to a new phenomenon that is against the ideals of God’s teachings. Religious practices have been compromised by same-sex marriages because none of the holy books preach in support of gay unions (Laycock, Picarello & Wilson, 2008). For many years, people have lived and behaved according to the chronicles of the holy books and teachings from ancient times that have shaped the society into what it is now. Same-sex marriages will dilute the morals and create a society that is inhabitable to many people.
Same-sex marriages undermine the law of the land. Although it is a social issue, same-sex marriage has compromised the legal laws in the United States. Changing the law so that it could serve the interests of a few individuals that subscribe to a new way of life that is against the societal values is inappropriate. Although the gays and lesbians have a right and freedom to exercise what they believe is good for them, it did not have to go an extra mile of making it constitutional (Laycock, Picarello & Wilson, 2008). A constitution should be neutral and serve the interests of the people and not a small section of individuals that want to be explorative and adventurous. Allowing same-sex marriage into law is the beginning of new controversies and propositions that are against human beliefs. Even though this is the 21st century where everything has gone digital, people delusions should not be allowed to take control of the governing statutes (Cahill, 2005). For centuries, people have lived happily with the laws and regulations developed by the founding fathers of America. Having to conform to practices that downgrade the law is unethical.
The United States risks creating a society of lesbians and gays only after the legalization of same-sex marriages; people are free and have a right to marry whoever they feel complements them. With the growing trend of same-sex marriages, soon, there will be no marriages among the opposite sexes. A disorderly and corruptible society is in the offing (Cahill, 2005). In a few years, the majority of the population will comprise the elderly that entered into same-sex marriages. Since they cannot procreate, a generation of young people will not exist.
Legalization of same-sex marriages promotes breeding of more gays and lesbians in homes. Children learn from what their parents and guardians belief and practice. There is a high chance that the children in the custody of same-sex marriage partners will end up being either gay or lesbian. It is impossible for a gay person to train a kid to be straight, yet what the children undergo and are subjected to on a daily basis is the opposite (Staver, 2014). There is a high chance that such children will be introduced to lesbians and gays communities at a tender age, a situation that will prepare them to be a part. An individual’s immediate and external environment shapes their character and personality. Therefore, same-sex marriages pose more negative threats to the societal behaviors, legal and cultural beliefs and perceptions. A future projection of same-sex marriages would go up leading to generational extinction.
References
Cahill, S. Same-sex marriage in the United States: Focus on the facts. Lanham [u.a.: Lexington Books, 2005. Print
Staver, M. D. Same-sex marriage: Putting every household at risk. Nashville, Tenn: Broadman & Holman, 2014. Print
