Summary of arguments

The team arguing in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage in China presented several compelling arguments.

• Giving the definition of legalise, marriage, husband and wife 

• Homosexual is natural (natural phenomenon) (data: 70 million people are homosexuals)

• Homosexuality cannot be corrected and sexual orientation cannot change(uncontrollable) 

• Homosexuality is not guilty 

• Love is pure and innocent and the society is open → everyone has the right to pursue their own feelings

• Support should be given by only parents but also governments → respect their choice for sex 

• It is neither disease nor crime, it is just a form of love.

• Homosexual is always inaccessible and locked by people → pressure to those people →unfair 

• Bullying might be happened in school due to the sexual orientation → mental problem probability increases 

• Same sex marriage bring financial gain to federal, state and local governments and boost the economy. 

The team arguing against legalizing the same-sex marriage in China also presented several arguments 

• Homosexuality – ability of each person to generate emotional attraction and sexual attraction and establish intimate relationships and sexual relations with individual of the same genders

• Majority group of people discriminate the groups that do not confirm to their sexual orientation 

• Goal of localisation – get social recognition 

• Abusive benefit for localization of same sex marriage 

- tradition view of china 

- core value of marriage in china - give birth and carry on the family line → reason why same sex marriage is difficult to be accepted but appears in public. 

- national conditions and social conditions → moral concept and mainstream value do not recognize homosexual allottee

• Since homosexuality is a challenge to traditional culture and and cultural values , it is not appropriate to impose the law 

• Many different of heterosexual marriage and homosexual marriage 

• Treat homosexuality correctly can improve the recognition and protect the rights of sexual minorities by adaptation and publicity → education on next generation & relevant knowledges given by family 

• Determining guardianship and justice by general provision of civil law can solve the problem of mutual support in their own age of homosexuals which can also protect their rights 

• Laws should conform to the majority's values. 

Analysis

Both teams presented strong arguments, but the team arguing in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage present more compelling and evidence-based arguments. Start from the principle of homosexual ,they talked about the legalisation of a homosexual is a efficient way forcing people to accept homos more quickly and there will be more education on this field since the government is supported and gives direction to citizens that this is allowed. Legalisation is the first step to moving forward in society. 

The arguments present by the team against legalizing same-sex marriage relied heavily on social norms. They mention why and how discrimination will occur more vigorously after the law is implemented and peoples’ interest on homosexual. Linking the homosexual parents with adopted children has a higher social awareness , the society may ignore other people in need like the poor. They claimed that the CHinese government hasnt got well prepared for the same sex marriage due to the series of social problems in this area. They did mention that equality and freedom is important , but they have to think twice before the people can accept more.They failed to address the relationship between marriage and relationship by using an example although they had mentioned that the concept of marriage in the modern society should be changed which marriage might not be the only way to present their love. 

Conclusion 

In conclusion, the debate on whether China should legalize same sex marriage within the current decade was a great opportunity for students to demonstrate themselves and improve the teamwork skills. The team arguing in favour of legalizing same - sex marriage presented stronger argument with showing that marriage is a long term committed and a personal relationship which is not only procreate children.Passing the law can make the homosexual couples to exist as an equal term with heterosexual couples. 

The team, arguing against legalizing same sex marriage present some valid concerns and more focusing on the current situation of China, for example, The passing of the laws might imply and affect people become into homosexuality. In addition, the debaters on con side are paying close attention on the importance of fostering an inclusive , harmonious and accepting society by avoiding hasty legislation of hate same sex marriage. Another main point they focused on was the necessity of marriage.