Some argue against same-sex marriage by appealing to the benefits to society of preserving long-standing customs and traditions.The tradition of marriage is one such tradition,once established as an institution joining male and female only.A plausible reply to this view is that:

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Not all traditions are inherently valuable or beneficial. Some traditions, such as segregation or oppression of certain groups, are harmful and need to be changed. The tradition of only recognizing marriage between a man and a woman may be seen as discriminatory towards same-sex couples and infringing upon their rights. Therefore, the argument of preserving tradition cannot be used to justify denying same-sex couples the right to marry.

Some Argue Against Same-Sex Marriage by Appealing to the Benefits