The Future of Gay Marriage in America

Opponents of gay marriage appear willing to do anything at all to stop it-- and the reason is that cultural, social, and political forces in America are moving almost inexorably towards the legalization of gay marriage. Sooner or later, marriage for same-sex couples will be as legal and recognized as marriage has traditionally been for heterosexual couples. Major steps in this process have already occurred in other Western nations, and some minor steps are being made in this direction within America itself.

Opponents of gay marriage appear to recognized this--they seem to realize that the cultural, social, and political forces are against them. This is why they are so determined to enact federal laws, and perhaps even constitutional amendments, to prevent gay marriage from being recognized or legalized anywhere in the United States. If cultural, social, and political forces were on their side, this wouldn't be necessary. What is the future of gay marriage in America? Full legalization and recognition, just as is the case today with interracial and interfaith marriages.

It will take along time for this to occur--even interracial and interfaith marriages continues to be look down upon by many in America today. Not even racial integration and equality have come as far as they ideally should have. All of thee have been opposed by the same religious and political forces which currently oppose gay marriage, so there is every reason to think that they will have the same success in hindering gay marriage.

This means that even after gay marriages is legalized, social and political barriers will continue to be thrown up in front of gay couples and their supporters. In the long term, though, these barriers will fall apart because the bigotry and animosity towards gays will lose the sort of support they currently have. Perhaps progress will be even faster because of the progress made with other minorities thus far in America.




QUESTIONS:

• Can you say something about gays?
• Discuss the possible effects of legalizing the same-sex marriage in America.
• Do you see some factors why same-sex marriage needs to be legalized?
• How does Philippine culture differ from Americans?
• Imagine if same-sex marriage would be legalized, what will be its effects?
• If you are the one to decide, will you choose to approve or disapprove? why?

ESSAY:Gay marriage is about to be legalized in America. If there is a chance that Gay marriage will be allowed here in the Philippines, would you agree? Why and Why not?