Male and females complement each other anatomically, and as Ryan T. Anderson elaborated, the “biological fact that reproduction depends on a man and a woman,” (Anderson, 2013). If desired, traditional marriages support reproduction of families, children, and communities, whereas same sex marriages are not able to produce offspring for future generations. Without traditional marriages, fundamental building blocks of human civilization and community networks and children would be lost forever. Social and political liberal activists are putting forth arguments to change traditional marriage laws. As same sex marriages are certainly capable of providing loving relationships and family unity.
Marriage is, without dispute, one of the most significant forms of personal relationships. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines marriage first as the state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law and second the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage (2012). For a long time, marriage has been a foundation of social structure in societies around the world. Through this union, individuals can publicly express their love and commitment to each other. Also, this action recognizes legitimacy as a couple, publicly recognizing society’s approbation of the personal hopes, desires and aspirations that represent loving, committed, conjugal relationships.
Marxists and feminists disagree that the nuclear family is the ideal family type within modern society. The functionalist perspective believe in the Consensus theory; this is the idea that there is an agreement between members of society about values which are important and society works together and will benefit groups and individuals. According to functionalist sociologists, the family is the key institution of society. They support that the nuclear family is the ideal family type as they say that the nuclear family meets all the needs of society. One functionalist who says the nuclear family is best for individuals is George Murdock.
In turn it imposes weighty legal, financial, and social obligations." Marriage is not about religion, race, or sexual preference. Marriage is about a union between two people who commit themselves to one another, excluding all others, and creating a stable life together to be productive members of society. The Goodridge court stated that their decision, “does not disturb the fundamental value of marriage in our society…[t]hat same-sex couples are willing to embrace marriage's solemn obligations of exclusivity, mutual support, and commitment to one another is a testament to the enduring place of marriage in our laws and in the human spirit." It is unconstitutional for the government to infringe upon basic rights of citizens to get married solely because of their racial or sexual
It not only prevents individuals from acting in unlawful practices but it forms a great bond between the spouses. “And one of his signs is that he created mates for you, that you may find rest in them, and he envisaged between you love and compassion”. The teaching of the Qur’an emphasises that satisfying the sexual needs under the Islamic rules and Allah’s commandments as a form of worship and celibacy should be avoided as it interrupts the continuation of the human race. Marriage is an essential need between two people and encouragement of marriage and sex with marriage is seen as a gift from Allah. “Marry the spouses around you” teaches Muslims that marriage is not only a duty but a necessity to maintain the human race.
Marriage is not a religious institution. Overall, the argument would focus on the idea that all Americans should be treated equally and how religion should not be a factor for this decision. On the other hand, the opponents would disagree with most of what the proponents had to say. Their main argument would be the idea that same sex marriage is “not natural” and is against the whole purpose of marriage. The argument would revolve mostly around religious beliefs and the fact that they think homosexuality is believed to be “sinful” and that God’s whole purpose was to create marriage for a man and woman to procreate and raise a family.
Rebuttal to Five arguments against gay marriage: Society must brace for corrosive change BCOM/275 July 9, 2012 Deborah Elver Rebuttal to Five arguments against gay marriage: Society must brace for corrosive change On June 23, 2011, Seth Forman of the New York Daily News published an article titled Five arguments against gay marriage: Society must brace for corrosive change, in which he asserts various arguments against gay marriage. This essay seeks to rebut those claims. Allowing gay marriage is at its core, about equally applying a right currently afforded only to heterosexual couples. Gay marriage is simply a fair and equitable extension of the right of marriage, in order to provide the same economic, familial, societal stability, already afforded to the overwhelming majority of the population. 1.
Symbols are important; they are a common cultural currency which we each use to help create our sense of self. Thus when the traditional nature of marriage is challenged in any way, so are people’s basic identities. By asking legislatures to pass “Defence of Marriage” acts, voters are using the law to create the cultural equivalent of a copyright or trademark on the institution of marriage to prevent it from be challenged too much. In 2003, when a bare majority of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ordered the state to recognize gay marriages, the three dissenting judges based their opposition largely on children. "It is difficult to imagine a State purpose more important and legitimate than ensuring, promoting, and supporting an
Marriage is said to be an important contract, necessary to our societal structure. However, the debate over who can enter into this contract is argued by former editor Andrew Sullivan and cultural conservative, William Bennett. Both writers’ articles discuss points of view on the definition of marriage, who can enter into a marriage and possible societal impact. Andrew Sullivan’s article, “For Gay Marriage”, he defines marriage as “..the highest social public recognition of a private commitment..between two people..”. As well as “..recognition of personal integrity”.
Relevance Statement Marriage is a sacred bond which not only involves the couple but also the two families of the bride and the bridegroom respectively. Be it arrange marriage or love marriage, marriage is nothing different for both. Love marriage vs arrange marriage is just a question prevalent in minds of married couples who are not satisfied or are scared to live with an unknown partner for whole life. IV. Preview of Main Points Some of the benefits of arranged marriage are that : (a) It is more stable and successful.