Same-sex Marriage is one of the most controversial and emotional issues under debate in twenty-first-century American society. Besides the many rights and benefits that are accorded to heterosexual married couples, marriage also conveys societal support and acceptance of that union. Proponents of same-sex marriage want to share in those privileges. Opponents argue that the moral and religious aspects of marriage would be violated by the marital union of homosexual couples. They believe marriage must be limited to the union of one man and one woman. Author Tricia Andryszewski encourages readers to understand both sides of the issue before forming an opinion. Is same-sex marriage a civil right or a moral wrong? Andryszewski presents a balanced, unbiased examination of this hotly debated topic.