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Introduction

LGBTQ+ marriages should be legislated all around the world.
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Body
1. Legalizing same-sex marriage contributes to reducing social discrimination as
well as promoting social development.
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Once gay marriages and relationships are legalized, the stigma and violence exerted
on the LGBTQ+ community will be reduced.

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Same-sex marriage has positive effects on economic development, social cohesion,
and democratic participation by reducing discrimination, increasing well-being, and
enhancing diversity (Badgett & Waaldijk, 2018).

2. Legalization of same-sex marriage is a crucial step towards ensuring human
rights and equality for people with different sexual orientations.
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Same-sex couples deserve equal rights and dignity.

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Legalizing same-sex marriage will give them recognition, protection and benefits.

3. Counterargument and refutation.
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Counterargument: Same-sex marriages go against traditional values and the sanctity
of marriage, destroy the natural structure of the family as well as affect the children's
upbringing.

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Refutation:
o Marriage has evolved over time and has been redefined multiple times
throughout history.
o The gender of parents does not matter for children’s psychological adjustment
and social success (Patterson, 2006).


Should LGBTQ+ marriages be legislated?
o What is most important for the well-being of children is the quality of the
relationships and interactions within the family, not the gender or sexual
orientation of their parents.

III.

Conclusion

We should legislate LGBTQ+ marriages.

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RESEARCH WRITING

In recent decades, since the global campaign to secure protections for lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other (LGBTQ+) people has made significant
progress, they receive social recognition and support as well as the opportunities that
everyone has. Especially in the realm of marriage equality, now LGBTQ+ marriages
have been legally performed and recognized in more than 30 countries and territories.
While some countries have legalized this practice, others still consider it not right and
even treat it as a crime (Russia). The writers of this essay profoundly subscribe to the
notion that all countries should legalize same-sex marriages owing to the reasons
discussed below.
First and foremost, legalizing same-sex marriage contributes to reducing social
discrimination as well as promoting social development. Once gay marriages and
relationships are legislated, the stigma and violence exerted on the LGBTQ+
community will be reduced because of changing social attitudes and behaviors;
signaling that discrimination is unacceptable, and providing legal protection to samesex couples and their families. According to a study of couples' well-being in samesex relationships during the transition to national recognition of same-sex marriage
across all states in the United States, there has been a reduction in the levels of
perceived stigma that individuals endured over the years in same-sex relationships
(Ogolsky et al., 2019). In addition, same-sex marriage has positive effects on
economic development programs and policies by reducing discrimination, increasing
well-being, and enhancing diversity (Badgett & Waaldijk, 2018). In other words, if
LGBTQ+ individuals can live with their true gender and be respected by society, they
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will study and work more creatively and productively, which benefits themselves as
well as society, especially in economic areas. In brief, when the community is less

discriminatory and fairer to LGBTQ+ people, legalizing same-sex marriage can pave
the way for a civilized and more stable society.
Secondly, the legalization of same-sex marriage is a crucial step towards
ensuring human rights and equality for individuals with different sexual orientation.
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the foundation of
international human rights law, all people are born free and equal in dignity and rights
(OHCHR, n.d.). People who are in love and want to get married should not face any
discrimination or obstacles based on the color, religion, nationality or sex of their
partner. However, many countries and regions still deny same-sex couples the right to
marry, which is a violation of their human rights and goes against the principle of
equality (Equality and Human Rights Commission, n.d.). This principle is based on
the idea that all people are equal in dignity and worth and should be treated
accordingly by the law and society. Legalising same-sex marriage will help same-sex
couples by giving them legal recognition and protection. For example, they will have
federal advantages, such as tax breaks, inheritance rights, health insurance, and social
security (Naylor & Haulsee, 2014). These benefits are important for the well-being
and stability of same-sex couples and their families. Therefore, by providing legal
recognition and protection to same-sex couples, society can show its commitment to
treating all its members with respect and fairness.
Opponents may argue that same-sex marriages go against traditional values and
the sanctity of marriage, destroy the natural structure of the family as well as affect the
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children's upbringing. However, this argument fails to recognize that marriage has
evolved and has been redefined multiple times throughout history. Since the time of
marriage, two individuals make the choice that they will share the rest of their lives
together, and society admits the relationship. Additionally, allowing LGBTQ+
individuals to marry does not diminish the value of traditional marriages in any way.

Moreover, the gender of parents does not matter for children’s psychological
adjustment and social success (Patterson, 2006) and calling homosexual parents unfit
to raise and educate children is not supported by any substantial evidence. What is
most important for the well-being of children is the quality of the relationships and
interactions within the family, not the gender or sexual orientation of their parents. A
study published in BMJ Global Health that analyzed 34 studies from countries where
same-sex relationships are legal found that children raised by same-sex couples do just
as well as children raised by different-sex couples in terms of their physical health and
education outcomes. In some areas, such as child psychological adjustment and childparent relationships, children of same-sex couples even have better outcomes (Davis,
2023). Another study released in the American Sociological Review in 2020 also
found that children who grow up with same-sex couples outperformed their peers,
regardless of the parents' gender, race or marital status.
In conclusion, legislating LGBTQ+ marriages is necessary for reducing social
discrimination and ensuring equal rights for all individuals regardless of their sexual
orientation. It is time for society to embrace diversity and promote equality for all. By
recognizing and protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, we can create a more
inclusive and accepting society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
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APPENDIX
Reference 1. Badgett & Waaldijk, 2018.

Reference 2. Davis, 2023.

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Reference 3. Equality and Human Rights Commission, 2023.

Reference 4. Ogolsky, 2019.

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Reference 5. Mazrekaj, 2020.

Reference 6. Naylor, 2014.

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Reference 7. OHCHR, 2023.

Reference 8. Patterson, 2006.

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Reference 9. Ritchie, 2022.

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