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Same-sex marriage discrimination consists of an adverse action against a married gay person in the area of housing, employment or public accommodation. In states that recognize same-sex marriage, some discrimination is illegal when it is based on sexual orientation, gender and/or marital status. (For example, your spouse would have been treated differently if he were a woman. Single people, straight people and opposite-gender couples are not impacted by the act in question.) Some discrimination is not illegal, when it amounts to merely snide comments, rudeness or the like. In some states, crimes committed with a hate crime component carry an enhanced penalty. This can include acts such as graffiti, harassment, etc.
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Is same-sex marriage discrimination a violation of Title VII?
Not currently, because Title VII is a federal statute and same-sex marriage does not exist under federal law. Discrimination charges can be brought on the state level in states where sexual orientation discrimination is illegal and same-sex marriage is legally recognized as marriage. However, Title VII cannot currently be applied to sexual orientation discrimination.
Do any state prohibit the marriage of AIDS patients?
that would be discrimination
What are some examples of institutional discrimination?
gay marriage or insurance wise because of this
How did Arkansas legislators legalize discrimination?
The labor union supports same-sex marriage
Does Jay-Z support or oppose same-sex marriage?
Rapper Jay-Z supports same-sex marriage and calls the anti-gay marriage movement "discrimination."
What is Nevada Senator Dean Heller's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Heller publicly opposes same-sex marriage and believes marriage should be limited to heterosexuals only. He also voted against the Employment Non-Discrimination Act which would have prohibited discrimination against gays and lesbians.
What is the negative side of same-sex marriage based on law?
Some potential negative aspects of same-sex marriage based on law include challenges related to adoption rights, inheritance laws, and potential religious objections that may impact certain individuals and families. Additionally, there can be legal complications in countries or regions where same-sex marriage is not recognized or protected by law.
Does denying marriage to same-sex couples discriminate against them?
Yes. It is discrimination on the basis of gender and sexual orientation.
Is banning same-sex marriage a form of minority discrimination?
Yes, it is the malicious obstruction of the civil rights of others.
When was same-sex marriage legalized in Washington state?
Washington State, like all US states that have legalized same-sex marriage, has a sexual orientation anti-discrimination statute. So, if a city clerk refuses to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple, the clerk is fired and charged with discrimination. If a wedding vendor refuses to serve at a same-sex wedding, they can be charged with discrimination. Charges can be filed for illegal discrimination in housing, public accommodation, employment, etc. If your Aunt Tilly refuses to acknowledge that you are married to your husband, then you're stuck. The anti-discrimination law does not apply to snide comments, friends, family members, etc. But if actions rise to the level of criminal harassment or a hate crime, penal law can protect you from that.
Could President Obama have issued an executive order ending marriage discrimination against gay people?
Marriage law is within the jurisdiction of the States and, therefore, such an action would be a State matter.
What is the necessity side about same-sex marriage?
It is necessary to provide same-sex couples with the same legal rights and responsibilities as legal marriage because society has advanced to the state where denying marriage benefits to the LGBT community is now perceived as discrimination by a majority of people.
