Every famous historical movement began somewhere right? The Civil Rights Movement, expressionism, the Women's Movement. They all had many factors that contributed to their rise in popularity. Today, we have the Gay Rights Movement, which includes fighting for the right of same-sex marriages.
Here's an article about the current state of offers regarding same-sex marriages and the government. At this time, 30 states have banned same-sex marriages. The country seems completely divided on the issue as the article states, "Polls, however, indicate Americans closely divided on legalizing gay marriage, with 47 percent of participants saying they favor gay marriages and about 50 percent saying they oppose it."
But what started this battle for gay rights? Could the Civil Rights Movement itself be a huge contributor? What makes same-sex marriage a huge issue right now?
I believe that if it had not been for the Civil Rights Movement paving the way for the acceptance of people of different races, we could have never gone to the next step. The Civil Rights Movement taught us that we are all human beings and we are all equal. The Gay Rights Movement is the next step in reaching equality.
I think the reason same-sex marriage has become such a controversial and discussed issue is because now more than ever are people willing to fight for the right to a civil union.
I agree that the main factor in same-sex marriage controversy is that people are willing to fight for the right to a civil union. Now in TV shows and even commercials there can be gay people seen holding hands, or referring to each other as partners. I think a major step in this movement is making gay marriage seem more natural to the public. Many people still see gay relationships as strange, but by showing gay couples on TV it will become more mainstream, and I believe then that people who previously opposed it will start to accept it.
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