Social Injustices

Over the years in our country’s history it has been apparent that the idea of same sex marriages is becoming much more popular, however in most states there is still one thing stopping them. That one thing stopping two people from the pursuit of happiness which they desire is a social injustice. Social injustices are situations where a person or group of people is treated unfairly due to certain factors for example discrimination, prejudice, racism, heterosexism, sexism, and so forth. In the case of same sex marriages, the factor playing a major role in this social injustice is where most people believe that opposite sexes attract, but in the case of a same sex couple wanting to be married, this brings about many topics to be discussed by people, as not everyone thinks the same way. Everyday a same sex couple wants to get married but is either denied their want, or is forced to conform to a civil union. This should not be the case however; people of the same sex should be allowed what every other couple is allowed due to the fact that each and every person has the right to happiness, and the right to marriage despite their sexual orientation.

In order to have same sex marriages be allowed in all states of the United States of America, it would be vital to get a large group of people together that the social injustice was preventing from happiness and bring their stories courts. It would be important for everyone to have their point of view heard, and for the courts to see how many people their social injustice was affecting by not allowing people of the same sex to be married. The first step in making a change in this social injustice would be trying the courts. It has been seen through many events such as the Black Power Mov...

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...st for everyone. People will always disagree with things people do, but you cannot deny an individual the right to happiness and a life they deserve just as any other person does. The change would allow happiness for those who want it the most. After all the United States is a place which was started because people wanted a better life, so why deny people a better life, one which they’ll enjoy. Allow same sex marriage, and stop social injustices that continue to form!

Works Cited

Peters, Jeremy W. "Would Gay Marriage Help the State Economy? - NYTimes.com." Metro - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com. Web. 02 May 2011. .

"U.S. Constitution | LII / Legal Information Institute." LII | LII / Legal Information Institute. Web. 03 May 2011. .