Same-sex MarriageMaria ArellanoDylan BaizCalvin GuanNathan Jasso

The HistoryGay 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.

U.S. History1924: The Society for Human Rights earliest know gay rights organization 1962: Illinois decriminalized homosexual acts1973: Homosexuality is removed as a mental disorder

1976: Harvey Milk is the 1st openly gay city commissioner1982: Wisconsin 1st state to outlaw discrimination based on orientation1993: Don’t ask don’t tell

U.S. History2000: 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

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

States12 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

StatisticsCalifornia 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 marriage44% opposed7% undecided

Opposed Is a sin (in most religions)Can lead to polygamy Confuse children about gender rolesWeaken the institution of marriage

ForSeparation of church and stateMarriage benefitsIt does not hurt anyoneAre no specific gender roles in American societyIncrease in adoption

For vs. Against

Our Solution

Age Gap44% of senior citizens support gay marriage81% of adults under 30 support gay marriageGrowing support with newer generations

What We Should DoPass legislation giving same-sex couples rights like married couples.

i.e. medical and tax

We should WAIT to pass gay marriage legislationIt 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

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