Marriage From Then To Now

John Scanzoni developed a model of marriage that is considered by many to be the preferred norm for American marriages even today. ... The family of Scanzoni's model is a conjugal type of marriage, in that the couple moves into a separate household from either's family. ... The first was immigrants, especially from Western Europe, who were willing laborers that displaced women as the first choice as employees (Epstein/Easton 99). ... Women then became willing to follow the leanings of society and remain at home. ... The marriage itself was the victim of assumptions. ...

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The next argument from those who oppose the state legalizing gay marriages is that it will some how undercut marriage as it is today. ... The final argument that I have heard opponents of gay marriage bring up is almost more of a complaint then an argument. ... People are afraid that if Massachusetts legalizes these marriages, then the idea of marriage will be challenged in all 50 states. ... Opponents of gay marriage point to the fact that if gay marriage is legalized across the countries then so will polygamy as well as other types of marriage. ... With the above claims made by opponents to ...

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Buoyed by ballot victories in four states in November, they're now on the offensive in two more; wins would mean that more than 20 percent of Americans live in places that have approved same-sex marriage. ... What happens then defines a lot of more about what happens next in the fight," said Brian Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage.... " The scope of any Supreme Court decision is far from clear. ... " In Illinois, a Senate Committee voted 8-5 late Thursday for a gay-marriage bill, but then delayed a full-floor vote. ... Judicial intervention from Was...

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Until now, homosexuals have been looked down upon and treated unfairly. ... Apart from people who are homosexual from birth, there are a lot of young people who want to become homosexual because it is a trend. ... Then, why should gay community is prevented from doing things that give them hope and belief? ... Also, according to Frank Newport from Gallup poll on gay marriage, "a majority of Americans (53%) believe same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid"(n.p). ... Then, whose right is that to decide a specific group cannot deserve the certain legal rights? ...

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Marriage cannot be served from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence on society (Bush, 2004, p.1)." Bush was under pressure from gay oppositionist to make a stand on this issue and put something into act to deny the possibility for gay marriage. ... Homosexual couples are barred from marrying and cannot declare themselves bound in a common law marriage. ... Right now homosexuals and heterosexuals work side by side, live in the same communities as one another and some even interact with one another socially. ... Then there is the issue of marriage bein...

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While many are against same-sex marriage, many more are pro-gay marriage. ... In 1967, the case of Loving and Virginia, the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional all laws that restricted marriage based only on race, but now there is a larger constitutional problem with same-sex marriage. ... Thirty-five states now have legal rights for same-sex couples to become married. ... Section three of the act was then considered unconstitutional in 2013, which banned same-sex couples, to be recognized as "spouses." This prohibits same-sex married couples from receiving federal marriage benefits...

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If being sinful is against marriage, then people who lie, cheat, steal, etc. should not get married as well. ... With this being said, they should not be hindered from becoming one and practicing the rights of marriage. ... Marriage is a basic human right but now it is only a privilege especially to the homosexuals. ... Through this, people from the LGBT community can act freely without fear of discrimination from the people. ... If the Filipinos accept homosexuals in the community, then in time, they would also accept equal marriage as they accept the traditional marriage....

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The act does not prohibit states from allowing gay marriage, nor does it obligate them to recognize it. ... A state can be in favor of gay marriage or it cannot be, which leads to the same problem that is being faced now. ... If the gay marriage issue becomes a federal issue, then it can hurt both ways. If the Federal government steps in says that gay marriage should be legalized in all states, then this is very much interfering with the sovereignty of individual states. ... If no compromises are made when acknowledging a heterosexual couple's marriage then there shouldn't be any co...

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Just like many other things in life, if you want something to last and work then one must be willing to put in the effort that is required to have the rewarding results throughout the marriage. When deciding to marry someone, you then make the decision of making a commitment to your partner, but to yourself as well. Although divorce rates are at an all-time high in todays society, there are great tips to incorporate into your marriage to prevent such an event from happening and sure a happy marriage. Now of course as much as one may want to believe that there is such thing as a perfect marriag...

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