Expansion of marriage rights to same-sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot
- Written by Alana L. Riso, Ph.D. Student in Clinical Psychology, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Marriage and the ability to start a family are human rights. Ten years ago, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case extended the right to marry to same-sex couples.
With 7.6% of Americans identifying as LGBTQ+, this decision continues to have an impact beyond legal benefits.
Marriage provides unique...