Globalisation and Culture,Environment & Biodiversity, Sustainable Development,Terrorism and War

1. Globalisation and Culture
Globalisation refers to increasing global connectivity, integration and interdependence in the economic, social, technological, cultural, political, and ecological spheres.Culture has been called "the way of life for an entire society." As such, it includes codes of manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, norms of behavior such as law and morality, and systems of belief.PRO-GLOBALISATIONThe pro-globalisation arguments are based on the statement that (cultural) change is an essential part of life and not neccessarily means the loss of traditional values. Proponents also state that the export of American products all over the world is only a sign of economic success, not of monocultural dominance. Indeed, new global media, such as the internet, have proven a powerful means of projecting traditional culture (and the culture of radical opponents of globalisation). In addtion the integration of culture coming along with globalisation is seen as a positive movement against fundamentalistic violent ways of thinking.ANTI-GLOBALISATIONIt is argued that one of the consequences of globalisation will be the end of cultural diversity, and the triumph of a uni-polar culture serving the needs of transnational corporations.An example of cultural clash in the name of globalisation was the destruction of a McDonalds outlet in southern France by a farmer, Jose Bove, who supplies milk for French Roquefort cheese. http://www.gascd.com/josebove.php
2. Environment & Biodiversity, Sustainable Development
Biodiversity is the variation of taxonomic life forms within a given ecosystem, biome or for the entire Earth. Biodiversity is often used as a measure of the health of biological systems.Sustainable development is defined as balancing the fulfilment of human needs with the protection of the natural environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but in the indefinite future.Energy and environment are essential for sustainable development. The poor are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation and lack of access to clean, affordable energy services. These issues are also global as climate change, loss of biodiversity and ozone layer depletion cannot be addressed by countries acting alone.There is growing recognition that we have to look beyond economic progress to achieve sustainable societies. Sustainable Development must be ecologically sustainable. Economic and social progress depends on base ecosystem services (for example oxygen production and carbon dioxide absorption by plants) and a healthy environment. Development also implies an improvement in the quality of life through education, justice, community participation, and recreation.
3. Terrorism and War
Terrorism in the modern sense is violence or other harmful acts committed (or threatened) against civilians for political or other ideological goals. Most definitions of terrorism include only those acts which are intended to create fear or "terror", are perpetrated for an ideological goal (as opposed to a lone attack), and deliberately target or utterly disregard the safety of non-combatants.War is a prolonged state of violent, large-scale conflict involving two or more groups

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

All humans are born differently, with varied mindsets, intellect, build and other aspects. One such aspect that triggers worldwide attention is a rapidly growing phenomenon of homosexuality. Being a taboo in many societies and religions due to the former's contradiction of the nuclear family concept, additionally the practice being deemed unnatural as no offspring can be produced in such relationships, people with unusual sexual orientations are robbed of freedom of will and human rights, as well as facing discrimination, prejudice, and being the butt of jokes. However, the increasing amount of homosexuals in modern context, additionally substantial similarity with the exception of sexual orientation in comparison to a straight human instills pressures to governments to integrate gays and lesbians into society, providing them with rights such as adoption and same-sex marriages. I personally feel that religions including Islam and societies should rethink their policies and traditions in labelling homosexuals as 'untouchables' who are undesirable, so as to treat them as their own to improve social cohesion, accept diversity and prevent conflicts. We should provide them with basic rights such as same-sex marriages, a symbol of love for homosexual couples, proving that society accepts people harbouring different sexual orientations and views.


In today's modern world, the concept of democracy emphasizing human equality and rights, and freedom of thinking and speech, predominates in global politics. The practicality in legalising same-sex marriages allows for upholding human social rights, signifying social progress towards a more developed and advanced 1st world society, as well as promoting social cohesion. Accepting same-sex marriages in turn means that people are more open-minded towards homosexuals by allowing them a certain human privilege, marriage. This bolsters the assumption that people would become less narrow-minded and more accepting, kind and amiable towards different people. As such, by providing such rights and privileges to homosexuals, it aids the integration of homosexuals into society, in turn allowing people to interact with the former by eliminating discrimination via laws against homosexuals, improving social cohesion and unity in dealing with common problems. This also improves the character of normal humans in society, leading to a better progressive society as well as upholding democracy simultaneously.



By legalising same-sex marriages, it proves as a practical solution in allowing more underprivileged children to be adopted by well-to-do families. This is due to the fact that the numbers of couples would increase with legalisation of same-sex marriages, in turn increasing the numbers of adopted children, giving them a more secure and privileged life. For instance, 1 in every 20 adopted children goes to a homosexual couple. Furthermore, in USA, the amounts of children adopted by same-sex couples rises by 50% each year approximately. This proves that a substantial amount of underprivileged children are being adopted and provided for aptly by homosexual couples. In addition, there is no scientific proof that normal couples enjoy greater stability in comparison to homosexual couples. Orphanages are being stuffed excessively with underprivileged children which thereby require financially stable couples to take them in. The inability of homosexual couples to procreate offspring further encourages them to adopt children. Henceforth, same-sex marriages should be allowed to provide orphans and underprivileged children with a stable and privileged life, as well as to lighten the financial load of non-profit organisations and governments in supporting them via orphanages.


Another reason to allow same-sex marriages is the pink dollar, which describes the purchasing power of lesbians, transexuals, gays and bisexual people in todays economy. Homosexuals usually coupled together have abundant disposable income due to the former having 2 sources of income as usually both work. For instance, the LGBT market marks its value at 641billion US dollars in 2006. As such, it proves as a new untapped industry for greater economical growth for greater earnings which will provide additional revenue for the country and improve the living standards for all generally via economical thriving. The legalisation of same-sex marriages provides new demands for products pertaining only to homosexual couples, therefore improving the variety of products in the LGBT industry, improving the economy simultaneously.


Therefore, we should allow same-sex marriages as it brings social and economical benefits.