...September 21, 2011 Unit 6 Assignment The piece of artwork that I chose is the Kwakiutl Transformation mask. I chose this piece because just looking at it makes you wonder what all images it can produce. In the reading it states that the mask can change images by pulling on different strings located on it. The bright colors and shapes also attracted me to it. The frowning face, that represents the inside of the mask is quite unusual, it does directly depict an actual likeness of a face, and the outer parts look like the frame of the face. The book makes reference to the Kwakiutl people lived on the Vancouver Island, trading and warring with each other and their neighbors. But they produced great artwork like the mask which were used in Shaman ceremonies, and totem poles. The Kwakiutl are famed for their transformation masks. These massive American masks, up to eight feet long, are based around an animal form and open up during the ceremony to reveal an inner human character. This method links the human, animal and spiritual aspects of life. The winter period, called Tsetseka, meaning good humor, was used by the Kwakiutl as a time for celebrating. They believed that the spirits who had been at large in the world returned to the village to capture certain members of the population. The dances were often connected with the initiation of novices. Possessed by wild...
Words: 324 - Pages: 2
...controversial issues are discussed such as abortion, prostitution, and homosexuality. Same sex marriage has been debated in various countries for many years. This issue brings wide concern to moral and human rights. In earlier times, same-sex marriages were evidential tolerated in parts of Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt as shown in artifacts found. The Western world was known for being very accepting of same-sex relationships and unions, which is revealed in Greek paintings. People who are against gay marriage primarily focus on the moral aspect of gay marriage. Supporters of gay marriage think about same-sex couples and the positive effects it can have on them and our society. Gay marriage should be legalized in all states because it is their civil right, it increases family value which leads to an increasing rate in adoption, and same sex marriages stimulate the economy through financial increase. People who are non-supporters of gay marriage believe it goes against the moral and definition of marriage. In Market Watch magazine (2008), many people believe that gay marriages destroy the value of family and tradition. Furthermore, same sex marriage completely goes against major religions such as Catholicism and Islam. However, people do not realize that civil and religious marriages are distinct and separated. Joe Solmoneses, the president of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, states that marriage is not only an important religious meaning but it is also a legal contract. This may...
Words: 1232 - Pages: 5
...Within this essay, the main focus will be to develop a thorough analysis and discussion in relation to the topic of gay marriage. In order to construct this, this essay will discuss positions in favor of and against gay marriage. In reference to the position supporting gay marriage, the discussion will focus on; discrimination and equality and respect on individual’s rights. The points that will be discussed contraty to gay marriage will be building upon ideas that we rose in the debate as well as incorporating some new material. Throughout this essay, the ‘for and against’ positions will distinguish between both sides of the argument. Inclusion of scholarly articles will become evident throughout this essay to support the main points that will be made within this argument on gay marriage as well incorporating case studies that support both ‘for and against’ gay marriage. Overall, this essay will display a thorough representation and discussion on how gay marriage can be positioned in society with valid points made both ‘for and against’. Gay marriage has slowly become a significant factor amongst individuals of today’s society. Similarly, this leads to the discussion of homosexuals having the right to marry in society. Ultimately, conflict from the opposing position of ‘against’ gay marriage may arise that gay marriage can destroy the concept of marriage and mock the importance of procreation. In reference to this; everyone in society has the right to marry regardless of gender...
Words: 2707 - Pages: 11
...Gay Marriage Introduction Gay or homosexuality is considered to be romantic or sexual attraction among behaviors among male. Gay refers to an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affection, or romantic attractions primarily to" people of the same sex; ". They do not have such kind of feelings for females. In normal marriage two people one male and one female start their lives together but in gay marriage males of same sex start living together. All over the world, homosexuals exists whether openly or hidden. In America, almost 10 percent of the population is gay. In many parts of the world such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Iran, India etc it is considered to be wrong and it is not considered good there but no one can help the feelings of any person. Whether same sex marriage should be legalized or not is more of a religious debate then a political one. Marriage is considered to be a sacred union between man and woman but in America, everyone has the right to pursuit happiness and everyone has the free will. It can have a positive and negative effect on the society depending on the type of society on which people are living in. Reduction in Marriage Benefits For many years now, same sex marriage has been the top of leading religious and secular controversies in America. It is a complex and strange topic. People have both opposing and favorable view points for gay marriages. One of the many reasons why states provides many benefits to people who get marry...
Words: 1918 - Pages: 8
...Gay marriage is a controversial topic in society today. Most Americans do not agree with same sex marriage because of religious beliefs. What they fail to realize is that banning gay marriage will go against the United States Declaration of Independence well known phrase, “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”. Homosexuals have nothing to do with heterosexuals. The homosexual community harms and destructs nobody and no one. That being said, people should not be so hostile against same sex marriage. Americans should have their own rights to enjoy life with their significant other, whether that being with the same sex or not. Society today should learn how to respect other peoples choice of style and preference. Marriage itself is between two people. Therefore, does it matter if it’s with the same sex? People should not be judged based off of their sexual orientation, but by the content of their character. Happiness should not be determined by others nor by the government. When viewed by others people should not see black or white, gay or straight. As a community, we...
Words: 1327 - Pages: 6
...Within this essay, the main focus will be to develop a thorough analysis and discussion in relation to the topic of gay marriage. In order to construct this, this essay will discuss positions in favor of and against gay marriage. In reference to the position supporting gay marriage, the discussion will focus on; discrimination and equality and respect on individual’s rights. The points that will be discussed contraty to gay marriage will be building upon ideas that we rose in the debate as well as incorporating some new material. Throughout this essay, the ‘for and against’ positions will distinguish between both sides of the argument. Inclusion of scholarly articles will become evident throughout this essay to support the main points that will be made within this argument on gay marriage as well incorporating case studies that support both ‘for and against’ gay marriage. Overall, this essay will display a thorough representation and discussion on how gay marriage can be positioned in society with valid points made both ‘for and against’. Gay marriage has slowly become a significant factor amongst individuals of today’s society. Similarly, this leads to the discussion of homosexuals having the right to marry in society. Ultimately, conflict from the opposing position of ‘against’ gay marriage may arise that gay marriage can destroy the concept of marriage and mock the importance of procreation. In reference to this; everyone in society has the right to marry regardless of...
Words: 2707 - Pages: 11
...Gay Marriage Word Count:752 It’s not a secret that the relations between men and women become different when they start living together. The period of dating is something like a preparatory stage for the creation of the family. Once that happen things become more different between men and women, but is it a difference when gay people get marry? Gay Marriage has always been a very sensitive topic throughout the past decades. People have always had good or bad views about gay marriage. In this essay I will analyze and go in depth about gay marriage. I will be analyzing articles from Andrew Sullivan and William J. Bennett about people who are for gay marriage or who is against it. Gay marriage has gradually become a very significant factor amongst individuals of today’s society. Similarly, this leads to the discussion of gays having the right to marry in society. Ultimately, conflict from the opposing position of ‘against’ gay marriage may arise that gay marriage can complete destroy the concept of marriage and mock the importance of procreation. In reference to this statement; everyone in society has the right to marry regardless of gender, thus it should be socially acceptable. However, this is why it is so significant to discuss both sides of the argument, regardless if a person is ‘for’ or ‘against’ gay marriage in society. In relation to gays, contradiction constantly arises that gay marriage should not be legalized. However, gays don’t necessarily want to get married...
Words: 746 - Pages: 3
..."This type of legal marriage must be forbidden simply because natural instinct revolts at it as wrong." Rep. Sen. WI -- c.1934. This quote can be interpreted in many different ways. When we first heard it in class everyone thought it was about gay marriage, we soon learned what this quote was truly about. Senator Wisconsin said this in 1934 about interracial marriage. There are many similarities in the arguments between the ban on interracial marriage and same sex marriage as well as differences. When we first heard the quote we all jumped to conclusions and thought it was about gay marriage because that is a problem we are facing today. There are laws against people who are gay and want to get married. Just like there were laws against interracial marriage in the 1930’s when the quote was said. In the 1930’s most people did not like when Blacks and Whites got married. They did not think it was normal because they thought everyone should marry within there own race, particularly with whites and black. Both interracial marriage and gay marriage are against social norms at one point or another. “The Norm” changes constantly and it is different everywhere you go. For a long time, gay people would not “come out” to their friend’s or families because it was not socially acceptable to be gay. It was the same for interracial couples back in the 1930’s. In New York they finally passed the law and gays can get married legally, where as in Arizona you cannot be gay and get married legally...
Words: 1048 - Pages: 5
...Within this essay, the main focus will be to develop a thorough analysis and discussion in relation to the topic of gay marriage. In order to construct this, this essay will discuss positions in favor of and against gay marriage. In reference to the position supporting gay marriage, the discussion will focus on; discrimination and equality and respect on individual’s rights. The points that will be discussed contraty to gay marriage will be building upon ideas that we rose in the debate as well as incorporating some new material. Throughout this essay, the ‘for and against’ positions will distinguish between both sides of the argument. Inclusion of scholarly articles will become evident throughout this essay to support the main points that will be made within this argument on gay marriage as well incorporating case studies that support both ‘for and against’ gay marriage. Overall, this essay will display a thorough representation and discussion on how gay marriage can be positioned in society with valid points made both ‘for and against’. Gay marriage has slowly become a significant factor amongst individuals of today’s society. Similarly, this leads to the discussion of homosexuals having the right to marry in society. Ultimately, conflict from the opposing position of ‘against’ gay marriage may arise that gay marriage can destroy the concept of marriage and mock the importance of procreation. In reference to this; everyone in society has the right to marry regardless of...
Words: 2707 - Pages: 11
...Gay Marriage Gay marriage has provided one of the biggest debates in this decade. Now in 2015, after about 10 years of discussion of whether gay marriage should be legal or illegal, gay marriage is now legal in every state of America. Though there are still many different opinions about whether gay marriage should be legal or illegal. A debate on the website ProCon.org shows different quotes for and against gay marriage. The newest quotes are written June 26th 2015, which is the date where gay marriage officially became legal in every 50 states of America. Below there is a graph, which shows the legality of gay marriage in America during the last 22 years. A quote against gay marriage, from ProCon.org, written by The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) is about how God designed marriage and that it is a relationship between a man and a woman. Another quote against gay marriage comes from Mike Huckabee, who is a Republican Presidential candidate and former Governor of Arkansas. Mike Huckabee argues against gay marriage by talking about the purpose of marriage. He says that the purpose is to create the next generation and to train the next generation, so they can replace us. In the end of the quote he says, “Marriage is a sacred covenant, not just another social contract”. In the gay marriage debate on ProCon.org there are also quotes, which are for gay marriage. An example is a quote from Obergefell v. Hodges written by Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. This...
Words: 992 - Pages: 4
...Wanda Sykes Uses Comedy to Increase Support for Same-Sex Marriage Wanda Sykes is a famous comedian. Her talent has scored her a role in many different types of popular productions, including The Chris Rock Show, a late night comedy talk show, and Monster-in-Law, a romantic-comedy movie. She has won an American Comedy Award, a BET Comedy Award, a Stephen F. Kolzak Award, and a Primetime Emmy for her performances. Entertainment Weekly also included her on the list, America’s 25 Funniest People. It is clear to see that Sykes has been very successful. In 2008, Sykes attended a pro-gay marriage rally in Las Vegas. At this rally, she publically announced that she is homosexual (“Biography for Wanda Sykes”). After this announcement, Sykes began to add things about homosexuality into her standup comedy routines. In a YouTube clip called, “Wanda Sykes on Gay Marriage”, she dove deep into the controversy of gay marriage and shared her endorsing thoughts on the subject. Consequently, support for same-sex marriage is at stake in her comedy. Her goal was to gain support, but there was no way for her to know how her audience would respond. Wanda Sykes used her comedy to poke holes in the logic of people who do not support same-sex marriage, in hopes that it will change their opinion, and produce an increase in the support for same-sex marriage. In “Wanda Sykes on Gay Marriage,” Sykes opened by saying “I’m for gay marriage” (Sykes 0:12). The crowd broke out in a supportive applause at those...
Words: 1163 - Pages: 5
...Same Sex Marriage: Standing Against In the United States, there is social unrest regarding the government’s denial of the right to marry for homosexuals. Plenty of conservatives are completely against gay marriage; and many of liberals are fighting for equal treatment. The neo-Christian politicians are using religious arguments to establish that homosexuality is an abomination. While this may be their belief system, this country was founded religious freedom, where the people are allowed to worship how they see fit. A ground rule, set up from the beginning, states that separation needs to be made between religion and government, so the two shall never join to become a theocracy. With the issue of gay marriage, lines are blurred and religion rears its head to influence a government’s decision of who shall be married and who will be refused. The understanding of both pros and cons to the matter, my personal belief is being against gay marriage. There are many different reasons that why myself and others are against gay marriage. One of those reasons is religious purposes. “In the Bible it states that marriage should between a man and woman. So, to religious people that statement rules that there should be no same sex marriage in this country” (Interview). Another factor against same sex marriage is the children aspect. “Research” has found that many children succeed and thrive in a home with both a mother and father. Another factor is teaching of same sex marriage...
Words: 945 - Pages: 4
...Running Head: GAY MARRIAGE 1 Gay Marriage: Good or Bad? Terry Richmond SOC 120 Robert Gala Oct. 1, 2012 GAY MARRIAGE 2 Gay Marriage: Good or Bad? Some organizations will lead you to believe that if same-sex couples are allowed to marry it will further weaken the institution of marriage. However, two people of the same sex should be allowed to marry because it would give them basic rights such as hospital visitation, taxation, and access to family health coverage. Same-sex marriages could bring a huge financial gain to local and state governments in the form of marriage license fees, higher income taxes, and a decrease in state benefit program costs. If we continue to deny marriage to same-sex couples it will send the message that it is ok to discriminate against them. As some well-known anti-gay groups such as Focus on the Family diminish their stance on gay marriage, a core of smaller groups that are mostly religious motivated continue to demonize homosexuals...
Words: 2597 - Pages: 11
...Essay 1: Some people believe that marriage is a sacred institution that should only be between a man and a woman, and that it's immoral for marriage to exist between same sex couples, implying inferiority of love between same sex couples. But who are they to stop one’s inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness? I believe marriage should be legal for any two individuals who truly love each other and who have intentions to spend their lives together and be granted legal recognition of their union. Only 5 of the 50 states in the United States of America grant the right of same sex marriage. Under the United States constitution, the 14th amendment specifies equality for all men saying that state cannot “deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." Though this doesn’t specifically address the topic of gay marriage, it does give a constitutional basis to the belief in equal rights to marriage between people, regardless of sexual orientation, just as marriage is a right to people regardless of their race. It is not fair for some to have the benefits of marriage while others cannot. All individuals should have the same rights in society, and to me personally the idea goes against our constitution when these rights are denied. People all have their reasons for rejecting or accepting this lifestyle. I believe that one significant influence to a person’s acceptance of different sexual orientations is religion, which is often sited as a reason to deny...
Words: 4263 - Pages: 18
...– Instructor Name Date Gay Marriage – A Biblical Perspective Introduction It is clear that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. For those with a Christian worldview who believe the infallibility of Scripture, this is likely enough to deter any controversy on the subject of gay marriage. However, there is also plenty of evidence outside of Scripture that further supports the argument against gay marriage. One does not have to be an evangelical Christian to recognize that marriage is between a man and a woman. Biblical Arguments Against Gay Marriage While the Bible does address homosexuality, it does not explicitly mention gay marriage. It is clear, however, that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. Leviticus 18:22 states “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.” This verse identifies homosexual sex as an abomination. Since both homosexual desires and actions are condemned in the Bible, it is clear that homosexuals “marrying” is not God’s will, and would be, in fact, sinful. Whenever the Bible mentions marriage, it is between a male and a female. The first mention of marriage is in Genesis 2:24 which states “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” This verse describes it as a man leaving his parents and being united to his wife. In passages that contain instructions regarding marriage, such as 1 Corinthians 7:2-16...
Words: 1797 - Pages: 8
