Does society have a right to legally define who can and cannot get married in the United States

Does society have a right to legally define who can and cannot get married in the United States (this is a general question, NOT one focusing primarily on same-sex marriage)? Please be sure to use an example to clarify your position.

The purpose of this assignment is to have you critically analyze a current topic relevant to child and family development professionals from a broad and general perspective.

 

400 words with 2 reference