Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Is same sex marriage a practical consideration in this age of globalisation?

In the age of globalisation, there is strong emphasis on human rights and the widespread in Western ideology across the world results in more open-minded people. However, the irony is that homosexuals are still being discriminated and this is unjustified. Why is society gradually trying to cease to practice other forms of discrimination, like ageism, but not of the sexual discrimination? The traditional family structure is a nuclear family, where there is a father, mother and children and now same sex marriage is seen as a rebellion against the norm. Even though there are countries like Canada and France, which legalized same sex marriage, most of the homosexuals are still constantly living in the dark and many chose to hide their true identity. Why is it that till now, many countries have yet to legalise same sex marriage? This is a controversial issue as there are merits and demerits that arise from same sex marriage.

Yes, sex marriage is a practical consideration

1. Even though homosexual couples may be legally married, they may still not be recognised as husband-husband or wife-wife in other countries. Hence, many are not able to help their partner to make medical decisions, even in times of emergency. Hospitals do not recognise the homsexuals to be the kin of the patient and hence, they will have to contact the patient's family. However, this is impractical as the patient may be outcasted by his/her family due to his/her sexual orientation. A human's life is at stake and patient should not be stripped off for the chance of survival. Thus, same sex marraige is a practical consideration as it protects the rights of homosexuals.

2. The legalisation of same sex marriage in a country will lead to the discovery of pink dollar. If country were to legalised same sex marriage, many homosexuals will travel there as it is a place where they do not face discrimination or obstalces. Thus, the approval of same sex marriage can lead to an economy boost of country. For instance, Singapore carried out an open-air party at the Sentosa musical fountain amphitheatre for gays in 2004. This long-weekend festival, with a party on each of the three nights, actually attracted 8000 revellers and is predicted to bring $S10 million into the local economy. The above example has evidently proven that same sex marriage is a practical consideration in same sex marriage.

No, same sex marriage is NOT a practical consideration

1. Same sex marriage will upset the reproduction system of human as they are not able to help continue the family line. If same sex marriage is approved, the country's birth rate will sure to decline and this is a extremely worrying to countries that face challenges of a declining birth rate. The countries may have an ageing populationthey will not have enough people in the labour force and most importantly, the military force. The implications caused by same sex marriage are too great to be ignored and hence it will be impractical to consider same sex marriage.

2. Couples from same sex marriage are not able to have children of their own, and most of them will choose to adopt a child. However, medical evidence indicates that children from same-sex families will have a greater risk from suffering Gender Identity Disorder, other psychologicals problems and tendencies to form adolescent same-sex attraction. If children were to grow up in same-sex homes, they will be deprived of their right to have a mother and a father. Moreover, in conservative countries like China and Singapore, the homosexuals and their children will face great external pressure as society is not able to accept their sexual orientation. This attributes to the mental and emotional problems of these children and the October 1999 issue of American Medical Association's "Archives of General Psychiatry" confirmed that children who engage in homosexaulity are more prone to suffer majore depression and to commit suicide. If the actions of the previous generation were to implicate the next generation, same sex marriage is definately not a practical consideration.

The approval of same sex marriage is able to bring about many advantages to the country, but it takes a long time for a society to change their mindset and embrace the homosexuals. Thus, the acceptance of homosexuals should take place in progressive stages, as more time will be given to society to understand the homosexuals. In the long run, the homosexuals will eventually be accepted by society and the country is still able to benefit from the advantages brought by them, in particularly the Pink Dollar.

Research
a) Singapore - the new mecca for Asia's pink dollarAugust 14, 2004
(http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/08/13/1092340457194.html?from=moreStories)

the world will turn WILD.
7:58 AM

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Globalisation and culture
-Globalisation
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globalisation)
-In Praise of Cultural Imperialism? Effects of Globalization on Culture
By David Rothkop
(http://www.globalpolicy.org/globaliz/cultural/globcult.htm)
- Globalisation and Culture in the Asia-Pacific Region
By Hyung Gu Lynn
(http://www.mediatimesreview.com/february05/Globalisation.php)
-Globalisation and its challenges to youth: A gender perspective
By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rashila Ramli
(http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/workshops/regm_asia_rashila_ramli.pdf)
-ASIA: Globalisation Erodes Local Languages, Fuels 'Glocal' English
By Rahul Goswami
(http://www.ipsnews.net/interna.asp?idnews=19458)
-Globalisation according to LV
(http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/26/fashion/26ROW.html?ex=1343102400&en=a9089f23b75d1f63&ei=5090&partn)

Environment & Biodiversity
-Biodiversity in Pakistan
(http://edu.iucnp.org/biodiversity.htm)
-Environmental issues in Pakistan
(http://edu.iucnp.org/ei.htm)
-Environment, Biodiversity and Agricultural Change in West Africa
• Perspectives from Ghana •
(http://www.unu.edu/unupress/unupbooks/80964e/80964E00.htm)
- Nature and biodiversity
(http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/biodiversity/current_biodiversity_policy/biodiversity_com_2006/index_en.htm)
- Biodiversity in New Zeland
(http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/biodiversity/)

Sustainable development
- Sustainable development
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_development)
-Sustainable development in UK- The government's approach
(http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/)
-Growth and sustainable development in developing countries.
(http://www.oecd.org/topic/0,3373,en_2649_33987_1_1_1_1_37425,00.html)
-Sustainable development **
(http://www.globalissues.org/TradeRelated/Development.asp)

Terrorism and War ( Do not restrict to terrorism now. terrorism has already started since 17th century.)
-War on terrorism
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_Terrorism)
-ZNet's Original Essays and Selected Links Regarding the Sept. 11, 2001 Calamity and preparations for war
(http://www.zmag.org/reactionscalam.htm)
-Terrorism and war, seven stories press **
(http://www.sevenstories.com/Book/index.cfm?GCOI=58322100383580)
-Context and Aftermath of 911
(http://www.einaudi.cornell.edu/9-11/index.asp)
-Munich Massacre
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_massacre)

Sexual discrimination
-Children of same-sex marriages can have 3rd parent
(http://www.samesexmarriage.ca/legal/abc030107.htm)
-Same sex weddings make history
(http://andtheylivedhappilyeverafter.com/37.htm)
-Clinton's Sweet Deal
(http://andtheylivedhappilyeverafter.com/38.htm)

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