Friday, July 11, 2014

Opposing View



                Individuals who are attracted to those of their same gender should be given equal rights. If same gender marriage was legalized nationally, homosexual partners would be able to enjoy tax and employee benefits which heterosexual couples already have. The attitude toward same gender couples makes it difficult for many of them to function comfortably in society. Laws that allowed them to be married would hopefully reduce the prejudice and persecution they experience. According to Lauder and Lauder, “The bulk of research… shows minor or no differences between children raised in heterosexual families versus those raised in same-sex families (Lauder, 49).” Therefore same gender couples should be able to adopt children. 

Comment on Opposing View:
The above mentioned research that was conducted was inaccurate due to variables within the study. 

Lauer, R. H., & Lauer, J. C. (2012). Diversity in Families. Marriage and Family: The Quest for Intimacy (). New York City: McGraw-Hill. 

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