Unconventional Sex orientation and Globalisation

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

Same-sex marriage is the union of two males or two females in matrimony and they live together as a family. Globalization refers to increasing global connectivity, integration and interdependence in the economic, social, technological, cultural, political and ecological spheres. The link between same-sex marriage and globalisation is that same-sex marriage may impede the growth of globalisation, that is why fiery discussions and debates are taking place about this issue.

Same-sex marriage is a practical consideration in this age of globalisation because it is uncommon and is a vast change from the past. Same-sex marriage exists since the past but in a small quantity. It was alien to most of the population in the past. People have no prior knowledge about this subject. Hence people are uncertain about the effects and consequences of same-sex marriage. People fear the unknown hence the cause for worry and discomfort. One fear is that same-sex marriage changes mindsets and traditional values and may even promotes gayism/lesbianism.

So with this fear of the unknown, people are afraid of the negative repercussions same-sex marriage may bring to globalisation. The assumption made is that society will be influenced negatively and disrupt stability. Also, if a society permits same-sex marriage, the assumption made again is that its economic viability is affected. Potential investors and entrepreneurs may be put off investing. All these will slow down globalisation which is unwelcome.

People have these fears and worries simply because same-sex marriage is unconventional, unlike heterosexual couples. A society's culture is under attack from different ways of thinking and behaviour. However, I think that if a society's culture is not sufficiently strong to withstand external influences, then perhaps the culture is not a strong standing.

Same-sex marriage is a way of life and lifestyles are related to globlisation in a way. Lifestyles provide a sense of direction for globalisation. Globalisation is a change that evolves around the population hence the population matters. As only a minority engages in same-sex marriage, their mindsets and living do not account for the general public. Yet, in the near future their numbers may jolly well increase, forming a significant number in the population. So by legalising same-sex marriages, the number may manifest and become influential. By then, government bodies and people of position and standing have to take notice of gays/lesbians and take their opinions into account. That is when they affect globalisation.

However, I believe that same-sex marriages are the choice of two individuals. It is their freedom of choice to decide what they want to do. It is their human rights to choose this path. Society has no right to intervene in their personal choices. Only when these same-sex marriages have ill effects on society, then society has the right to intervene. There are many examples citing instances and solid proofs where same-sex marriages do threaten the well being of others. But very often, these are based on people's prejudices which reduce the credibility of these proofs.

In conclusion, same-sex marriages may affect globalisation. But this only occurs because of people's perception and way of thinking. If people are open-minded and accept this different lifestyle, no prejudices would be imposed and gays/lesbians would be treated as any other person. The general population will treat gays/lesbians as they would to a straight human being and no discrimination would occur thus globalisation would not affected. Yet, values and beliefs are what humans hold dearly to. Humans have certain principles and mode of life. If humans were to accept any new change easily without questioning, then humans would be simple-minded creatures which humans are not.