Is same-sex marriage a practical consideration in this age of globalisation?Same-sex marriages are the communing of two people with the same gender and forming a family. While many countries still do not have laws which supports such practices, the recent trend is that more countries are in the process of adopting it. Even amidst the general public’s opposition, governments are undergoing to changing federal laws and penal codes. Hence there seems to be a vested interest in their constant pushing for talks for legalizing of gay marriages. It simply could not be just because of giving homosexuals their supposedly, human rights.
Currently, only 5 countries in the world allow same-sex marriages. Yet, it is safe to say there are large volumes of gays judging from the turn outs at gay parties and the many gay rights movements that have been set up, although it is impossible to give an exact figure due to the fact that some people avoid the topic of sexuality. It is impossible for them to get married in their own countries due to the laws, thus the only solution is to migrate and tie the knot in countries where it is legalized. It has been said that many of the talented people are prone to be homosexuals, thus being able to attract huge amounts of such couples into any country will benefit the country economically. When one side is benefiting, other countries will inevitably be losing out. Consequently, something has to be done in order to prevent these people from migrating. And the only way is by legalizing same-sex marriage.
Moreover, in countries like Denmark, gay couples do not have to worry about their welfare. They need not cope with the opposing expressions of passer-bys while strolling down the road hand-in-hand with their partners. As they are provided with equal rights, saving them from the risk of being victims of hate crimes or discriminated. Conversely, in their hometowns where homosexual acts are banned, they would not be able to enjoy such freedom.
However, looking from the perception of the population where values are emphasized by their religions or family, same-sex marriage seems like a no deal issue. No matter the economic benefits that might be brought in or even if they are living in an age of globalization where developments are stressed, they do not agree to homosexual relationships, needless to say, the legalization of gay marriages.
In conclusion, there are different responses to whether same-sex marriage is a practical consideration. As such, it is dependent on the government and their priorities, if it will be economic benefits or values that are to be retained in the country. More Article: (The Global View of Gay Marriage) http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/03/04/world/main604084.shtml(Legal in Unlikely Places)
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