Over the years in our country's history, it has become apparent that the idea of ​​same-sex marriages is becoming more and more popular, but in most states there is still something that stops them. What prevents two people from pursuing the happiness they desire is social injustice. Social injustices are situations in which a person or group of people is treated unfairly due to certain factors, for example, discrimination, prejudice, racism, heterosexism, sexism, etc. In the case of same-sex marriages, the factor that plays a major role in this social injustice is the fact that most people believe that opposite sexes attract each other, but in the case of a same-sex couple wishing to get married, this brings many topics to discuss. by people, because not everyone thinks the same way. Every day, a same-sex couple wants to get married, but is either denied this desire or forced into a civil union. This should not be the case, however; people of the same sex should be entitled to what all other couples are entitled to, because everyone has the right to happiness and marriage despite their sexual orientation. In order for same-sex marriages to be permitted in all states of the United States of America, it would be vital to bring together a large group of people who were being prevented from achieving happiness by social injustice and bring their stories together. before the courts. It would be important for everyone to be able to make their point of view heard and for the courts to see how many people are affected by the social injustice that does not allow people of the same sex to marry. The first step to changing this social injustice would be to file a complaint in court. This has been seen through many events such as the Black Power Mov...... middle of paper ......st for everyone. People will always disagree with what they do, but you cannot deny an individual the right to happiness and the life they deserve like any other person does. Change would bring happiness to those who want it most. After all, the United States is a country that was created because people wanted a better life, so why deny people a better life they could enjoy. Allow same-sex marriage and end the social injustices that continue to form! Works Cited Peters, Jeremy W. "Would Same-Sex Marriage Help the State's Economy?" -NYTimes.com. Subway - Town Hall Blog - NYTimes.com. Internet. May 2, 2011. "U.S. Constitution | LII / Legal Information Institute." II | LII / Legal Information Institute. Internet. May 3 2011. .