The ruling led to the introduction of the bill that passed last week.
Such promotion of marriage and domesticity does not sit well with many in Harvard's gay, lesbian and bisexual community.
To several activists, the idea that gay people should embrace an institution that has traditionally excluded them is offensive.
"There is a question whether we should concentrate on marriage or broader issues," said Baldwin. "There are people inside BGLTSA who dislike [gay marriage] as an assimilationist position."
Others said they questioned whether the decision distracts from more pressing concerns.
"I don't think it's doing anything to fight the basic issues of ignorance and homophobia," said Matthew S. Trent '00, a BGLTSA executive. "I think homosexuals who try to fit into the established societal norms are kidding themselves."
Baldwin, who welcomes the decision, says she can understand the arguments against it.
"Why should the state have to approve your relationship before you can obtain your rights?" she said.
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