Well, I can say I had a "what in the heck was I thinking" moment as I was trying to find some sources for my research question. Even though I do like my question, it was more challenging to find the information I needed to, to be able to answer my question. I first went to "Google Scholar " and with many searches, I did find plenty of articles on why same sex should be legal and how it is against their rights to not be able to marry. Likewise, I also found plenty articles against gay marriage because of religious and/or personal beliefs that is going against God and the Bible.The process of not finding articles with the right content made me think about changing my research question. But I didn't give up, after changing my wording MANY times I did find an article that I could use.
My first article is from Springerlink, a data base that I found from "Google Scholar". It talks about Norway when they changed their marriage laws and allowed same-sex marriages in 1993. But because they are unsure of how it will affect any children growing up in same-sex marriages, they allow them to become parents. After much consideration, and Studies done by the Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, the Country of Norway decided to let Same-sex couples adopt children. This law took went in to affect on 1 Jan. 2009. As of today Norway is considered on of the most liberal countries in the world. (Hollekium)
They took polls across the nation to see what the people wanted. They found out most women were in favor of same-sex couples being able to adopt. And only 58% of men were in favor. After a vote it passed with a landslide. They have found even though that the gay and lesbian have changed the shape of parenting, but the welfare of the children is want matters. So far there is a non-discrimination for the couples and children in society. Society as a hole has been very open to these kinds of families. But they article was only written 11 months after the new law went in to affect, there is not much on the long term development.
After find this article I was very happy, but with much my dismay, I couldn't find another one that I need to be able to answer my research question. So I took Ballenger's advice and went to the Public Library to get help finding my second source. I have not been to a public library since my boys were little, and went most of the time for them not myself. I need to use this building more. I find it relaxing, even if I am stress out about homework. I got help from a great librarian that led me to Journal of Family Issues.
This Journal goes in to great detail about how the Netherlands changed their marriage laws. The led the way in changing and permitting same-sex partnerships in 1989. Yes 1989, Wow, I had no idea that was done so long ago. They allowed marriages in 2001. The Netherlands were also concerned with the children and how these values would have end up changing the ties between people and institutions. They have found churches have been very open to mind to this. Even though most churches don't agree with it they feel it is sin, but they love the sinner, and do not judge. This has kept a open attitudes towards gays, and has help them feel more accepted in society.
In a study it was found that people with a higher educational level tend to have a weaker objection to same-sex marriage. Another product of accepting same-sex marriage is the characteristics of the family. The mother has most the influence on the children, and it her attitude about gay marriage that will be passed on to the children.
So far in society in the Netherlands, they have not found anything that indicates that same-sex marriage should be over turned. So far the people of the Netherlands have accepted homosexuality, and with the law it helps to open the lines of communication in the family unit.
So to answer my question, I would say so far in the countries there is little data to the how same-sex marriage has changed socitey. With this information I would conlude then it has had very little influence on society. I would think if it did infact some illeffects on their way of life in these counties you better beleive there would be more journals and papers it. I would then not had a hard time finding some sourse for this paper.Work Cited
Hollekiun, Ragnhild, Hilde Slaatten and Norman Anderssen. "A Nationwide study of Norwegian Beliefs about Same-Sex Marriage and Lesbian and Gay Parenthood." 9.4(2011): 15-30. Springlink. Web. 10 April 2013.
Lubbers, Marcel, Eva Jaspers and Wout Ultee. "Primary and Secondary Socialization Impacts on Support for Same-Sex Marriage after Legalization in the Netherlands." Journal of Family Issues.30.12 (2009): 1714-1744. Print.
I think you did very well with your post for one and also for your findings. I am doing the same subject as you, as you know, and I was not successful on google. however, The teacher provided everyone with some valid advice as far as "reputable" articles we could use. I am unsure if you saw that or not, but I am sure that you might be able to find more of your information through the EBSCOhost site through Front Range rather then Google. I found some pretty great material on my research question through EBSCOhost. If you are interested in where I found it, watch Mrs. Krebs webcast from last week and you will be able to find very great information. I hope that I have helped. I look forward to reading the rest of your posts to find out if other countries are successful with same-sex marriage or not.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very controversial topic indeed. First of all marriage has been around since the very first man and women, therefore I think it is not only a holy arrangement but also created by god. With that being said two cities from ancient times come times called Sodom and Gamora, both of those cities were destroyed by god because of the uncleanness and homosexuality going on. So marriage is pretty much designed to unite a man and a women forever. So if gay people don't care that it was designed for that arrangement why do they even care to get married at all. Very interesting topic( I hope I didn't offend anyone).
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