Legality of Same-Sex Marriage The proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of the most significant issues in contemporary American family law. Presently, it is one of the most vigorously advocated reforms discussed in law reviews, one of the most explosive political questions facing lawmakers, and one of the most provocative issues emerging before American courts. If same-sex marriage is legalized, it could be one of the most revolutionary policy decisions in the history of …showed first 75 words of 1368 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1368 total…thought, and will perhaps pave the road for increased awareness of this human rights issue regarding same-sex marriage. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Works Cited Malone, John Williams. 21st Century Gay. New York: M. Evans, 2000. Strasser, Mark Philip. The Challenge of Same-Sex Marriage: Federalist Principles and Constitutional Protections. Westport, Conn: Praeger, 1999. United States. Cong. Senate. The Defense of the Marriage Act: Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourth Congress, July 11, 1996. Washington: GPO, 1996.