MarriageA Vital Human Right

Okay, So What’s the Problem?•The case for “Marriage equality” stems

from the issue of whether or not marriage is a civil right guaranteed for all American citizens.

Why Should One Care?

•The “right to marry” effects all sectors of society.

•Teachers•Nursing•Event Planners•Social Workers•Lawyers•Human Rights Activist•EVERY ONE!!!

What do the Professionals have to say?

The Professionals cont…

Not All Professionals Agree

Don’t Ignore the Call to ACTION!

References•Eekelaar, J.,& Maclean, M. (2004). Marriage

and the moral bases of personal relationships. Journal of Law and Society, 31(4), 510-538.

•Greaney, J.(2009).Breaking down barriers:the goodridge decision and modern civil rights. Albany Law Review,72 (3), 609-615.

•Hogg, P.W. (2006). Canada: the constution and same sex marriage. International Journal of Constitutional Law, 4(4), 712-721, doi: 10.1093/icon/mol019

References cont…

•Miller, S., & Guyer,S. (2005). Literature and the right to marriage. Diacritics, 35 (4),3-22.

•Wardle, L.(2006).The "end" of marriage. Family Court Review, 44(1),45-59.

•Wilson, D. (2004). Kant and the marriage right. Pacific Philosophical Quarterly, 85(1), 103-123, doi: 10.1111/j.1468-0114.2004.00190.x