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No. In the United States, sexual orientation is generally irrelevant for single-parent adoptions. There are some states where same-sex married couples can jointly adopt. There are states where unmarried couples cannot jointly adopt and same-sex married couples are legally considered unmarried. There are some states where single gay parents can adopt, but same-sex married couples cannot. There are also many states where the adoption may be legal, but there are no legal protections against discrimination by the adoption agency against gays and lesbians.
In general, however, if you are a single gay person and wish do adopt a child, you may do so. Joint adoption and "step-parent" adoption are more tricky.
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Are gay people able to adopt in Canada?
Yes, both single and married gay people can adopt in every province and territory in Canada.
Why can't most gay people adopt?
In the U.S. and Canada, most single gay people can adopt. Many areas allow for joint adoption by gay couples as well. Gay people are only banned from adopting in some countries, and this is due to ignorance and prejudice.
How long have gay people been able to adopt?
Prior to the 1960's gay people could only adopt if they were closeted. Starting in the late 60's gay people began to demand the right to adopt. Openly gay people have only been able to adopt since the 1980's.
Are gay people allowed to adopt children?
As of 2017, gay people can technically adopt in all 50 U.S. states, but they are still routinely denied in some states. Single people (gay or straight) are allowed to adopt in all states except Utah.
Does the gays adopt more or the single parents adopt more?
Single people adopt more than gay couples, but only because there are many more single people in the world than there are gay couples.
Which US states permit gay people to adopt children?
As of 2014, NO U.S. state explicitly forbids gay people from adopting; however, only 22 states allow joint adoptions for gay couples. In Utah, no single person is allowed to adopt.
Should gay people and single people be allowed to adopt?
Yes. Anyone who can provide a good home to a child should be allowed to adopt. Gay people and single people have proven to be exemplary parents.
Is life for gay people pointless no children ad no respect?
No. Life is not pointless for gay people. We can get married and/or adopt children. We can have children naturally as well. We can choose to remain single. We can work to make the world a better place. We can do anything straight people can do.
Do gay pepole get married?
It depends on which country you are talking about, but yes, gay people do get married.
Is it okay for gay people to adopt?
Yes of course it is. As long as they provide a loving home and raise the child with their values. Gay people are just as qualified to adopt and raise a child just as straight people do, and all recent studies show that children do very well in gay households. The legality of same-sex adoption does depend in which country you are in.
What rights do gay people have regarding adoption?
It depends on the state/country. As of 2014, in the US. single gay people may adopt in all states except Utah. Couples may adopt in about 25 states. In Canada, gay people have exactly the same rights as straight people for everything.
How do gay people get a gay voice?
There is no such thing as a "gay voice". Some gay people adopt a manner of speech that is "campy" and stereotypically gay, but the majority do not. Conversely, a considerable number of people who have similar speech habits aren't gay, at all.
