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Japan Court Says Same Sex Marriage Should Be Allowed: Ruling Shows Diversity And Changes In Unions

For the first time, a Japanese court has ruled that same-sex marriage must be allowed under the country’s constitution. Although the victory doe…

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Japan Court Says Same Sex Marriage Should Be Allowed: Ruling Shows Diversity And Changes In Unions

For the first time, a Japanese court has ruled that same-sex marriage must be allowed under the country’s constitution. Although the victory does not have immediate legal repercussions, it paves the way for legalizing same-sex unions. On a global basis, the diversity of marriages is making its mark.

From differences in household sizes to gay weddings, the diversity in marriages is a sign that things are moving forward, and that the union between people is evolving from traditional customs to progressive thinking.

Traditions Change

There are many customs in society that have undergone transformations. Certain traditions are also changing for couples that decide to tie the knot. For example, it is widely accepted to adopt your husband’s surname, especially if you’re starting a family – both for convenience and as a sign of commitment.

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However, this practice is no longer the norm, and women today do not necessarily need to change their last names when marrying. Many brides prefer to hold on to their names, which signifies keeping their identity and not losing their family connection.

Timing is another unpredictable factor in marriage. The range of ages at which people marry for the first time has changed. According to data from the General Social Survey and the National Survey of Family, marriage timing dropped in the early 20th century and then picked up quickly. 

To illustrate, men born between 1915 and 1919 typically married between 21 and 28 years old, meaning the ‘cohort duration of marriage’ was seven years. This trend was reversed, and went down to five years, and then rose to nine years for those born between 1950 and 1954.

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Changing Lifestyles

The state of marriage is changing across the world as well. In Japan, the number of marriages started to decrease in 1972 despite the temporary upward trend in the 1990s. America saw a significant decline in households that contained married couples from over 78% in 1949 to 48.2% in 2019.  

Same sex marriage is also another element of diversity. In the US, the number of same-sex weddings has increased. Recognition of gay marriages is, however, a different matter. Not all countries have made legislative changes to their marriage laws. To date, there are 29 countries in the world that allow same-sex marriages, and this number is improving.

Even though the Japanese court ruling is not a legal verdict and gay couples are still not allowed to marry, it is a step forward in promoting parliamentary debates and changes to the law.

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The multiplicity of marriage worldwide has been changing for some time now. From a reduction of the number of married couples to different types of weddings such as gay weddings, the diversity is just making the world more exciting by accepting changes and removing prejudices.

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Dartmouth Jewish Studies HOD, Annelise Orleck Arrested; Video Surfaces 

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Dartmouth Jewish Studies HOD, Annelise Orleck Arrested; Video Surfaces 

Annelise Orleck, a professor of Dartmouth College, is all over the internet. She is the head of Jewish Studies at the institution. 

Annelise Orleck was arrested on Wednesday night during a pro-Palestinian protest on campus. Along with her, dozens of other professors were also arrested. Allegedly, they all showed up to support students. 

Recalling the incident, the 65-year-old stated that when police moved into the college on Wednesday night to arrest them, Dartmouth Green was unrecognizable. 

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Annelise said that when she was trying to protect students, her phone was snatched from her and she was knocked down. 

Annelise Orleck added that, in her entire career of being a professor at the college for decades, she had never witnessed anything like that. 

A video of this incident has gone viral all over social media platforms in which police officers can be spotted pushing her against the ground, and then they detain her.

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According to WMUR9, Orleck stated,

“I was mad because they had taken my phone, and I was mad because they just body-slammed me, and it hurt. And so, I went and said, ‘Give me back my phone’. I’m trying to get my phone back. I did. And, at that moment, three police lifted me up in the air, slammed me down onto the ground. I mean, I threw myself down onto the ground on my bad shoulder. And they said I was resisting arrest.”

The video of the 65-year-old that went viral was captured at the protest by news channels. 

She added,

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“And it’s really shameful in a sleepy little campus, in a rural area like Dartmouth, that they brought in this ridiculous show of arms and strength and violence.”

Who is Annelise Orleck?

As per womenalsoknowhistory.com, Annelise Orleck was born and brought up in Brooklyn. Currently, she resides with the journalist Alexis Jetter, her partner in Thetford Center, Vermont. 

At the college, the 65-year-old teaches Jewish Studies, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, and History. 

Moreover, she has been serving at Dartmouth for more than thirty years now. However, her bail condition states that she is banned from entering Dartmouth’s campus. 

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Annelise Orleck stated she sent some emails to the institution, but was left unanswered. She said that being a Jewish woman, she was quite worried about her safety, especially after Wednesday night’s police response.

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LVAC Shooting Update: Male Suspect Arrested, Near Las Vegas Gym On Flamingo Road

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LVAC Shooting Update: Male Suspect Arrested, Near Las Vegas Gym On Flamingo Road

A shooting incident that took place at the Athletic Club of Las Vegas on Wednesday afternoon is currently the talk of the town.

In the wake of the incident, a man linked with the shooting incident has been taken into police custody. 

Reportedly, the incident occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. in the 9600 block of W. Flamingo Road. 

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Fox5 reported that, when the police officials reached the scene, they discovered a male suspect inside a car. Police asked the man a few questions and tried to contact him, but the man refused to come out of the vehicle. 

Suspect Arrested

SWAT and crisis negotiators arrived at the scene and the male suspect was apprehended. More information about the story is not available yet. 

The place where the shooting occurred has been placed on lockdown temporarily, reported Times Now.

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In regard to the incident, one person wrote, “Cops and helicopters everywhere, And so many gunshots were fired. The helicopter was talking through the microphone. What’s going on?”

Following the incident, an increased presence of police and law enforcement officials could be spotted in the area.

Also Read: Chelsea NYC Shooting: One Dead, One Arrested in Gunfire On West 24th Street 

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Warren High School Stabbing Incident: School Placed Under Lockdown, One Student In Custody 

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Warren High School Stabbing Incident: School Placed Under Lockdown, One Student In Custody 

The Warren High School stabbing incident has dominated the media headlines. In connection to this stabbing incident, a student has been taken into custody. 

Two students were involved in a brawl in which one stabbed another. The victim suffers life-threatening injuries, reported NBC.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at Warren High School in Downey, California. The school confirmed the incident in a Facebook post.

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It stated that the academic institution was placed on a brief lockdown in the wake of the incidents. Furthermore, all students were safe. 

Announcement by Warren High School 

The school wrote,

“There has been an incident between two students at Warren High School that warranted a lockdown and the lockdown has been cleared. At this point, we can confirm one of the students is receiving medical treatment due to an injury to a sharp object. Downey Police have the student in custody.”

Warren High School added,

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“Police are conducting an investigation and students are remaining in class for now. All students and staff on campus are safe. Additional information will be sent as soon as possible.”

According to Times Now, as per the reports available, classes of the students resumed at 2 p.m. Parents were also provided with an option to take their kids safely back home for the day. 

Situations that resulted in the incident haven’t been made public yet.

Also Read: Chelsea NYC Shooting: One Dead, One Arrested in Gunfire On West 24th Street 

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