 Same-sex marriage The term marriage equality refers to a political status in which the marriages of same-sex couples are recognized as equal by the law. Though a controversial concept, gay marriage is legalized in some countries. However, other nations are considerably remaining orthodox, where they dispose the idea of same-sex relationships, not to mention not allowing gay couples to marry. In the U.S., some states have legalized it federally, but others have not accepted such law and are still curtailing it for their residents. There are many moral, legal and biological aspects of gay marriage, and from these perspectives arise several pros and cons. Let's have a look at some interesting facts about same-sex marriage. Worldwide, roughly two-thirds of the countries that allow gay marriage. Still, a number of Western European nations, particularly Italy and Switzerland, do not allow same-sex unions. In the Americas, five countries besides the U.S.-Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia and Uruguay, have legalized gay marriage. Not surprisingly, same-sex marriage has advanced mostly in countries and regions where acceptance of homosexuality is high. In the U.S., for instance, 70% of adults in a survey conducted in June and July 2017 said that homosexuality should be accepted. Australia's final parliamentary vote came on December 7, 2017, and more than 60% of Australians, said they favored legalizing same-sex marriage. Malta, and Germany legalized same-sex marriage the same year. But, gay relationships are still criminalized in 72 countries and punishable by death in 8. In Iran, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, homosexuality is still punishable by death, under Sharia law. The same applies in parts of Somalia and northern Nigeria. In two other countries, Syria and Iraq, the death penalty is carried out by non-state actors, including Islamic State. Altogether, more than 120 countries have decriminalized homosexuality. But some still cannot be described as liberal. Russia, for example, has recently introduced laws banning the promotion of homosexuality. In conclusion, the topic of gay marriage is a very heated and sensitive one where people think in different ways. But no matter what, marriage is definitely a beautiful occasion of love with the pleasure of celebrating everybody should have.