Outline
Introduction Significance Arguments Conclusion
1. Introduction
Introduction:Background Information
Gay marriage around the world
The Economist,19 Nov
Introduction:Background Information
News: Overseas
Sky Post, 26 Mar
Introduction-Definition
MARRIAGE
A publicly acknowledged and supported union between a man and a woman Is recognized by law: Creates rights and obligations Involve emotional bonds May involve economic security May involve the unique physical act towards children Children are best flourished
Introduction-Criteria
MARRIAGE
1) Can/Valid (Both are alive; Adults; Not married legally) 2) Do (Agree to sign up) 3) May involve religious ceremonies
Introduction-Significance
MARRIAGE
Maintain/Sustain constitution of commonly held moral beliefs Marriage(a man + a woman) Family Basic unit of social structure Help to trace the boundaries of responsibility Legal commitment ; Have responsibility to care
Introduction-Significance
Codify normalcy into law Symbolic Importance > Symbolized Decency : Emphasize the wholesomeness & Indicate a devoid of sex and violence Foster social cohesion and social solidarity
Introduction-Definition
SAME SEX
Sex=Biological/Determined by sex organs Same sex:Involving or restricted to members of the same sex/Gay or Lesbian
Introduction-Definition
HOMOSEXUALITY
Homosexual orientation & Homosexual activity or conduct “The love dare not to speak its name” (Lord Alfred Douglas,1890s)
SAME SEX MARRIAGE
Involved or restricted to members of the same sex Man married man OR Woman married woman (Gay or Lesbian)
2. Significance ( Why)
Significance
Sociological Perspective
• Change of Structure • Understanding on Human Rights
Biological Perspective
• Human Nature
Societal Perspective
• Conflict Of The Society • Re-allocation of Social Welfare
3. Arguments (How)
Arguments-Sociological Perspective
Deviance under Functionalism
Functionalists believe that society is held together by social consensus, in which members of the society agree upon, and work together to achieve, what is best for society as a whole
Arguments-Sociological Perspective
Same-sex union VS ‘Marriage’
Acceptance of same-sex marriage would disrupt the institution of marriage itself Homosexuality is considered as deviance and behavior that does not conform to social norms
Arguments-Sociological Perspective
To society: Cause gender-role confusion
Break down of traditional gender roles and family structure Deny personal responsibility Destroy social order Perceived threats to majority interests and values Lack of structure in our inner society Falling part of civilization
Arguments-Sociological Perspective
To children: Negative effect
Homosexuals pose a threat to children (Pat Robertson, May 24, 1994 letter) "Marriage is a public institution which keeps them together to raise the children produced by their union (Peter S. Sprigg) Same-sex couples’ ability to form lasting relationships? Cannot provide personal support to the child children’s optimal development
Arguments-Sociological Perspective
Negative effect on child mental development: Likely to engage in same sex relationship Increase physical and mental health problems as well as social challenges Gay couple: A great chance to get AIDS Single parenting problem Higher rate of depression & to have drug addiction
Arguments-Sociological Perspective
Children will have higher rate to get mental illness Mood disorder: 3 times higher Bipolar disorder: 5 times higher
Arguments-Sociological Perspective
Choice = Right?
Choice is not equal to civil rights when it is not good to the society e.g. killing a Same-sex marriage constitutes significant threat to the well-being of our society
Arguments-Sociological Perspective
Human Rights-Freedom & bondage
Implication
Hypothesis
Everyone has the right to engage in same–sex marriage (Based on human right).
Significance is
Freedom unconditional.
It means that marriage is unconditionally free , people can get married with anyone ,anything. It directly changes the relationship between people.
The concept of mother and father is changing.
Arguments-Sociological Perspective
Consequence: Any voluntarily combination = “marriage”: Marriage is no longer meaningful People not willing to marry & marriage is likely to unravel Freedom is restricted. Human right is a relative concept : It does not mean that people can do anything without
Arguments-Biological Perspective
Biological Feature & Violation of Nature
Implication
Hypothesis
The hypothalamus of homosexual is smaller than heterosexual, however, it is not morbidity, but a nature biological phenomenon. (Allen,Swabb,1900s)
Significance
Homosexuality is natural as well as marriage between same sex.
If it is natural, it also means that the fellow creatures can also follow in this way.
Arguments-Biological Perspective
What is nature? Rule of the world without human interruption; Something neutral? No. Nature is Right Ultimate objective of living things: Reproduce The world runs smoothly and perfectly + species reproduce + sustainable
Arguments-Biological Perspective
Why same-sex marriage violates nature? Human beings can only reproduce through sexual intercourse between different sexes; This is a basic condition that species can have a sustainable development. Same sex marriage cannot perform this function, thus violate nature.
Arguments-Societal Perspective
Opinion of Hong Kong people towards homosexuality is divided
Arguments-Societal Perspective
>50% respondents show unacceptance on homosexual as their family members Not acceptable to have intimate relationship with homosexual : Hong Kong society has not reached a consensus Therefore, same sex marriage should not be made legal Conflict & Violates principle of greatest happiness for the
Arguments-Societal Perspective
Re-allocation of social welfare
Implication
Hypothesis
Everyone has the right to engage in same–sex marriage (Based on human right).
Significance
It is just an individual decision, neither the society and others will be affected.
However, marriage is not only a private thing, but also connects with some social benefits.
Arguments-Societal Perspective
Consequence: Marriage is the guarantee of public power, thus the public obvious have a constraining force to it. Social welfare for the homo-couple Hong Kong citizens will be forced to subsidize the homo-couples
Arguments-Societal Perspective
Bringing of other problems
If gay marriage is legalized , more issues surrounding gay marriage such as child adoption (children living with same-sex parents , will result in lot of mental health problem) could be resulted.
4. Conclusion
Conclusion
Accept Homosexuality
Based on human rights (selfdetermination, right to privacy and respect for one’s freedom)
Not accept same sex marriage
Negative effects outweighs Positive effects: Cost of disrupting society VS Respect of personal freedom
5. Reference List
Reference List
Ashland human biology (December 4, 2011).The Biological Perspective of Homosexuality .Retrieved from http://ashlandhumanbio.blogspot.hk/2011/12/biologicalperspective-of-homosexuality.html Axel-Lute, P. (2002, September). Same-Sex Marriage: A Selective Bibliography of the Legal Literature. Retrieved from http://lawlibrary.rutgers.edu/SSM.html#con Barry, D. A. (2003). Special Issue: Sexuality and Politics since 1945. Journal of the History of Sexuality, 12(2), 259-276 Brown, S. R. (2006). Naturalized Virtue Ethicsand Same-sex Love. Philosophy in the Contemporary World 13: What is Marriage?”, Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, 41-47
Reference List
George, R. (2011, June 15). The Best Argument I’ve Read for Traditional Marriage, and against Same-Sex Marriage. Retrieved from http://theosophical.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/the-bestargument-i%E2%80%99ve-read-for-traditional-marriage-andagainst-same-sex-marriage/ Hull, K. E. (2001). The Political Limits of the Rights Frame : The Case of Same-sex Marriage in Hawaii. Sociological Perspectives, 44(2), 207-232 Marilyn, S. (2013, March 5). Sociologist claims gay marriage
“breaks the link” between marriage and parenthood.
Retrieved from http://www.marilynstowe.co.uk/2013/03/05/sociologist-claimsgay-marriage-breaks-the-link-between-marriage-andparenthood/
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Reference List
Same-Sex Marriage (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.soc.iastate.edu/sapp/soc235ssm.html Sprigg, P.(2011 , April). THE TOP TEN HARMS OF SAME-SEX “MARRIAGE” . Retrieved From http://downloads.frc.org/EF/EF11D13.pdf Staver, M. D.(2004). Same Sex Marriage: Putting Every Household At Risk . America , US: B&H Publishing Group UKESSAYS.com (n.d.). Homosexuality from a sociological point of view. Retrieved from http://www.ukessays.com/essays/sociology/homosexualityfrom-a-sociological-point-of-view-sociologyessay.php#ixzz2PTcsxtq5 Wong, S.C. (2012 , November 08) . Should We Go For Gay Marriage ? . Retrieved From http://hklawblog.com/2012/11/08/should-we-go-for-gay-
Reference List-Pictures
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Reference List-Pictures
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