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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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Rajveer Mahey Receives Life Imprisonment For Stabbing Wife 29 Times To Death

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Rajveer Mahey Receives Life Imprisonment For Stabbing Wife 29 Times To Death

Rajveer Mahey, 50, is the man who has invaded the news headlines for murdering his 45-year-old wife. Currently, he has been jailed.

Rajveer Mahey attacked his wife and left her with 28 knife wounds. The duo were living in Park Meadow Avenue, Bilston, reported BBC.

As per the Wolverhampton Crown Court hearings, Rajveer Mahey dragged his 45-year-old wife, Kamaljeet, to the garage of their home.

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This incident occurred on December 15, in the early hours. Then the man stabbed and slashed her. 

Rajveer Mahey was sentenced to life imprisonment for a “minimum term of 16 years and eight months.”

According to Judge Michael Chambers KC, Mahey made his spouse undergo a horrific and brutal attack. 

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Thus, at a previous hearing, the husband accepted his guilt. According to Metro, the 50-year-old also told the court that he was convinced that Kamaljeet Mahey was having an affair. 

What Happened To Rajveer Mahey?

On December 15, CCTV footage obtained from a neighbor featured the duo walking to the garage. It was 04:35 GMT. Then for ten seconds, screams were heard. Then silence prevailed. 

When this incident occurred, their children were sleeping upstairs. After nearly two hours, Mahey called his relatives and told them that he wanted to kill himself. 

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At first, Mahey said that when the 45-year-old was preparing food, she raised a knife at him first. When Mahey fought back, she got fatal wounds accidentally. 

However, the evidence by the forensic department showed that “she suffered injuries to her hands trying to fend him off.”

Their 19-year-old son said that his mother was the world to him. He added that Kamaljeet would wake up early in the morning at 04:15 to make food for Rajveer Mahey to take to work. 

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The 19-year-old said, “She made our home and that man has destroyed my and my sister’s home.”

The judge sentenced him to life imprisonment and told him that he “carried out an unnecessary and brutal killing, depriving your children of a mother”.

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William Wiley Elementary School Shooting Update: Suspect Left The Scene, Lockdown Imposed 

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William Wiley Elementary School Shooting Update: Suspect Left The Scene, Lockdown Imposed 

Several schools in West Richland were put under lockdown due to a shooting incident that took place near William Wiley Elementary School, reported NBC.

A message was sent to parents by the Richland Schools mentioning the shooting incident at Wiley Elementary.

The brief statement issued by the Richard Schools to parents read, “During dismissal today there was a shooting at William Wiley Elementary School in West Richland. The perpetrator is still at large.”

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The statement added that in the wake of this serious incident, a lockdown was imposed on Sunday afternoon at the school. 

The shooting took place on April 22, Monday after 3 pm, per local time. 

Casualties Reported and Preventions Taken At William Wiley Elementary School

As per KEPR, in the West Richland incident, one woman was shot who was in critical condition. 

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Meanwhile, police along with other security agencies responded to the reports of a shooting incident that took place near William R. Wiley Elementary School.

West Richland Police Department announced that at the Wiley Elementary school, an ‘active incident’ is present.

The Richard Police Department in a statement stated that the efforts for reunification were in progress. 

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The department added, “West Richland Police Department believe they know who the perpetrator and have their house locked- down. The perpetrator is still at large.”

Reportedly, the eyewitnesses of the incident told the local media that earlier on Monday, they heard four to five gunshots. 

Parents were sent a message that read,

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“Students and staff at our schools have been moved inside the buildings and placed into a critical lockdown. If students were loaded on buses but still at the school, they were moved into the school building.”

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La Cañada High School Shooting Update: Lockdown Imposed Amid Active Shooter Situation

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La Cañada High School Shooting Update: Lockdown Imposed Amid Active Shooter Situation

Reports about an active shooter situation in Flintridge have prompted a lockdown at La Cañada High School. On Monday afternoon, a huge police presence could be seen outside the school.

When the police received information about the incident and a suspect on the campus with a firearm, an investigation was launched.

In the wake of this alleged shooting incident, other schools near La Cañada High School were also placed on lockdown, reported TimesNow.

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According to allegations received by the police, an armed person sneaked onto the school campus, fooling the guards. However, the initial investigation claimed that no casualties had been reported in the incident.

Deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at the scene inspected the entire area.

La Cañada High School Shooting Lockdown Orders Issued 

As the seriousness and risk involved in the alleged incident could not be determined, staff members of St. Francis High School and nearby residents were placed on lockdown.

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The Sheriff’s Department issued the orders regarding the lockdown directly around 1:40 pm.

The lockdown orders were issued due to the doubtful presence of an “unsubstantiated threat to La Cañada High School.”

As the alleged incident made headlines in local media, the La Cañada Unified School District sent a message to parents regarding the incident.

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The Superintendent of the La Cañada Unified School District, Wendy Sinnette, stated the following.

“We received a notification from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department indicating that they had a report of someone coming to the La Cañada High School campus with a weapon. The Sheriff’s deputies immediately responded and are currently on campus. As a precaution, the LCHS administration placed the school on lockdown as soon as the report was received. All students and staff are safe. At this time there is no imminent threat.”

A report released by ABC7 claimed that the police were investigating the entire place and searching for a male suspect.

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