Social Issue : Legalizing Same Sex Marriage

Same-sex marriage, also known as gay marriage, is marriage between people of the same sex. Recently Germany and Malta has allowed same sex marriage. India currently stands with a host of countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Iran , Saudi Arabia, Mauritiana, Afghanistan, Qatar and Pakistan which criminalises homosexuality.

Legal position around the world

The first law providing for marriage of people of the same sex in modern times was enacted in 2001 in the Netherlands. Since then, a growing number of governments around the world are considering whether to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. So far, two dozen countries have enacted national laws allowing gays and lesbians to marry, mostly in Europe and the Americas. In Mexico, some jurisdictions allow same-sex couples to wed, while others do not.

Conclusion

Homosexuality is not an offence; it is just a way of pursuit of happiness, a way to achieve sexual happiness or desire. There is a need to generate awareness related to the real aspects of homo sexuality. The society should come out strongly against such injustice. Law enforcement agencies, the media, the law makers and the judiciary also needs to be sensitized towards welfare of this minority.