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Currently, in the United States, no same-sex couple can have all the same rights as an opposite-sex couple because of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. However, in many jurisdictions, they can obtain many of these rights by legally marrying or joining in civil union or domestic partnership. In order to achieve full equality, the Defense of Marriage Act must be repealed or overturned.
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Are gay people in America fighting to not have heterosexual rights?
No. They are fighting to have the same rights as heterosexuals.
What is the differentiate of the homogeneus and the heterogeneus?
Homogeneus- Same throughout Heterogeneus- Can see the different parts To remember them I think of homosexuals- same sex partners and heterosexuals- different sex partners
Why is the civil rights movement significant today?
Now a days, it is the movement for homosexuals to have the same rights that heterosexuals have, like marriage and child care laws.
Should same-sex partners be granted the same legal rights as traditional married couples?
Yes. There is no legitimate reason to deny them their rights.
Do same-sex couples have the same rights as heterosexuals?
In places where same-sex marriage has been legalized, same-sex married couples have identical rights (except for federal issues in the US) as any other married couple. In places where access to marriage is limited to opposite-sex couples only, then same-sex couples may be able to obtain the same rights by civil union, civil partnership or domestic partnership. Otherwise, they do not have the same rights.
Why should you support same-sex unions?
If you are an American and believe what the constitution says about all people being equal, then you should also believe that we all have the same rights. If heterosexuals have the right to marry, then so should homosexuals.
What are authority of partners?
Depends on type of business set up and percentage of ownership. If equal to you-they have the same rights.
What are the rights of same-sex partners?
The rights of same sex partners is a legal definition dependent on the Country of residence. In Canada, the rights of same sex partners is the same as any other relationship. Adult interdependent relationships are administered by the Provinces. The courts do not discriminate based on gender. The same is also applied to marriages. Thus, upon the marriage of same sex partners, the relationship is viewed as any other marriage. Thus, in the event of a divorce, matrimonial property, matrimonial debt etc. is divided as per the current precedence. Each Province has a slightly different way in administering common-law relationships and marriages. However, for the most part, they are pretty much the same.
Why did parliament introduce civil partnership?
The purpose was to provide same-sex couples with the same benefits and rights as legally married persons while appeasing religious groups and social conservatives by retaining the use of the word "marriage" for heterosexuals only.
Are gay people included under equal protection clause?
In terms of criminal justice and general rights, they are. However, the clause doesn't give them special rights or rights that other people don't already have. Even heterosexuals lack the right to have a legally recognized marriage with someone of the same sex.
Are gay rights morally right?
Homosexuality is in many places a subject of heated discussion, and in general the morality of the subject must be decided by the individual, as there is little reliable evidence for all sides of the debate. In the case of rights for gay people, it is true that gay people (in the U.S.) have basically the same rights that heterosexuals do.
Do all same-sex partners automatically have rights if their partner dies?
No, in fact, as of 2014, most of them don't have any rights at all for property inheritance. The only ones who have rights are those legally married same sex couples residing in one of the 17 states where their marriage is recognized, or legal domestic partners residing in Oregon, Nevada, or Colorado.
