Homosexuality has been excluded from social approval throughout human history. Many homosexual people are rejected, judged and oppressed because of their deviant same-sex attraction. Although society has disrespected their rights in the past, the opinions of many are starting to change with the new generation, which has created a large generation gap and has also caused a lot of controversy between social media, religion and government . Sociologists have considered same-sex marriage from functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist theories in order to fully understand the current problem, discover its prolonging forces, and generate an effective solution to the problem. Through research into the history and current debate over the legalization of gay marriage, future marital fairness in America can be predicted. Since 1970, the homosexual movement for same-sex marriage, employment and military equality has achieved many goals. According to Dawn Baunach's (2012) article, public attitudes towards marriage equality have reversed over the past twenty or thirty years. However, in recent years, America has made great strides towards marriage equality, as seen in the results of the General Social Survey. Significant changes in attitudes between 1988 and 2010 introduce fascinating findings. Respondents were asked to agree or disagree with the following statement: “Same-sex couples should have the right to marry” (p. 367). In 1988, 71.9% of people disagreed, 15.5% were unsure, and only 12.6% would be willing to give same-sex couples the right to marry. Over time, opinions on the issue seem to have reversed. In 2010, respondents expressed a very opposite view on the issue. They were like... middle of paper... that marriage equality comes from this deviance, and Americans see the actions of homosexuals as irregular. Therefore, the group is separated from society and homosexual individuals form the minority group. The fight for marriage rights for gay couples embraces conflict theorists' idea that the ability to rise in social class is hindered by distorted laws. Gays are locked into their second-class status if they are denied the same marriage rights as a traditional couple. Conflict theorists suggest that citizens will continue to view homosexuals as underclass or unworthy if the law does not grant them equivalent marriage rights. Homosexual individuals will be linked to their inability to marry and, therefore, are assumed to have less power. Finally, symbolic interactionist theorists have taken into account the debate over same-sex marriage. THE