Same-sex marriage is becoming very prevalent within different societies/ cultures today even though the debate still exists relating to the rights of same-sex couples to get married. But what is same-sex marriage? This is also called opposite-sex marriage, the form of this institution under which a man and a woman have established their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies (dicionary.com, n.d.). It is said that there is approximately 2 country where same-sex marriage is legalized such as The Netherlands (2000), Belgium (2003), Canada (2005), Spain (2005), South Africa (2006), Argentina (200), Iceland (200), Portugal (200), Denmark (202), Brazil (203), England and Wales (203), France (203), New Zealand (203). (Waxman, 205). There was no mention of any Caribbean countries that legalized same-sex marriage, Jamaicans are viewed as being homophobic because of excessive violence and hate crimes against gays and lesbians, but mostly gays. Even though they are protected and supported by the G
LBT- lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, they speak against discrimination and implement policies to protect their rights. Nevertheless, some Gays do openly discuss their sexual orientation in the hope of enlightening another individual on their lifestyle because there is considered a huge difference among those who feel sexual attraction to others of the same sex/gender. For someone in the counseling profession, it is important to understand the cause for an individual to become a homosexual, even though it is scientifically that there isnt any single identified cause for this lifestyle, however falls under two broad kinds. The psychological/environmental which because of past experience may have an effect in developing homosexuality and the biological/genetic where one could be affected by hormonal or chemical that could show contributing factor to homosexuality Most research show its not a lifestyle people choose intentionally every individual come to the realization of who they are attracted to whether male or female.