Theory and Pratice of Gay Marriage
Theory and Practice of Gay Marriage
Pamela Thomas
SOC 120 Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility
Instructor: Safiyyah Al-Amin
June 6, 2011
Introduction: Gay Marriage
Thesis: Gay marriage is as an ethical issue because it goes against most people norms.
I. Identify, specifically, the ethical issue A. The ethical problems it presents.
II. Explain how one of the classical theories (virtue ethics) A. How would this resolve the problem?
III. Contrast this response with the perspective brought to the issue by ethical egoism. A. Three types
VI. State which of these views is closer to your own A. relativism
Conclusion: Although, the ethical norm is a heterosexual couple, gay marriage is not an ethical issue for everyone.
Introduction: Gay Marriage Two strangers become friends and later fall in love. They tell their family and friends that they have found their soul mate, and they want to get married as soon as possible. There is only one thing preventing them from getting married, not financial problems, love triangles, and no, there are no secrets: rather, their marriage might not be recognize if they live in the United States. When asked if we should treat everyone fairly, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, religious status, age, race, etc. the replied with enthusiastic is yes. However when we asked the same people who replied yes, if same-sex marriages should be allow, you received mixed answers. There are valid reasons brought up by those who oppose same sex marriages such as moral and religious values. In a newspaper article David Klepper writers in The Associate Press, “PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A flurry of activity in efforts to legally recognize gay relationships or ban same-sex marriage is reminding advocates that even though polls indicate growing acceptance, the debate is far from settled. Rhode Island is pondering a proposal to allow civil unions, a compromise that arose after it became clear there
Pamela Thomas
SOC 120 Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility
Instructor: Safiyyah Al-Amin
June 6, 2011
Introduction: Gay Marriage
Thesis: Gay marriage is as an ethical issue because it goes against most people norms.
I. Identify, specifically, the ethical issue A. The ethical problems it presents.
II. Explain how one of the classical theories (virtue ethics) A. How would this resolve the problem?
III. Contrast this response with the perspective brought to the issue by ethical egoism. A. Three types
VI. State which of these views is closer to your own A. relativism
Conclusion: Although, the ethical norm is a heterosexual couple, gay marriage is not an ethical issue for everyone.
Introduction: Gay Marriage Two strangers become friends and later fall in love. They tell their family and friends that they have found their soul mate, and they want to get married as soon as possible. There is only one thing preventing them from getting married, not financial problems, love triangles, and no, there are no secrets: rather, their marriage might not be recognize if they live in the United States. When asked if we should treat everyone fairly, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, religious status, age, race, etc. the replied with enthusiastic is yes. However when we asked the same people who replied yes, if same-sex marriages should be allow, you received mixed answers. There are valid reasons brought up by those who oppose same sex marriages such as moral and religious values. In a newspaper article David Klepper writers in The Associate Press, “PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A flurry of activity in efforts to legally recognize gay relationships or ban same-sex marriage is reminding advocates that even though polls indicate growing acceptance, the debate is far from settled. Rhode Island is pondering a proposal to allow civil unions, a compromise that arose after it became clear there