homosexuals

I feel that there are two types of homosexuals. One are born the way they are, while the other is the result of influence from their surroundings. I believe that one group are able to switch back to be monosexuals, but they hope and wish to be a homosexual, thus might be due to their tastes and preferences, or even because of seeking attention. However, the other group of them are unable to do so, it is their nature to like or even love the same sex, even though they know that this behavior of theirs is not being condoned in certain society, like that in Singapore. No one enjoys the feeling of being ostracized, being left alone, and what’s worse is that they behaviour are commented and “gossip” about by others, they become like monsters, or even like animals in the zoo, where people watch their every action and gloat at them. For example a pair of gays kissing might have appeared in the headlines of Singapore’s newspapers, but this would never happen to a couple kissing.

Moreover, similar to animals in the zoo, their movements are being restricted, using Singapore as an example; some restaurants refuse to allow the admittance of homosexuals. In a developed and globalised country like Singapore, shouldn’t we respect human rights? As the name suggests ‘human rights’ are for all humans, even though they are homosexuals they still live a life similar to other humans, just that they love a partner of the same sex, they still need to eat, to enjoy entertainment, to buy groceries and clothes etc. How can we remove this right from them just because we do not really accept them? As a Chinese saying goes, “one must not mix personal and working matters.” If one detests homosexuals they could express it in their daily lives, but not in their jobs.

As the numbers of homosexuals around the world is increasing, as research show that one in ten are homosexuals, does this mean that in the past there isn’t any homosexual, is it because of globalisation that causes people to become homosexuals, people start to wonder. As I have stated my belief above, on a group of homosexuals that are born like that and unable to change themselves, I believe that the increasing numbers might be because of the improvements in technology and communication that allows one to be able expressed what on really wants. It might be due to the very first couple being Adam and Eve that people get the perception that a male should love a female and not same sex marriages. The increasing numbers might just be here to tell us that a normal human might be the homosexual since the majorities are usually taken as the norm, and different sex marriages are the exceptions. If this really is the truth, we would then be begging the homosexuals to accept us, therefore why shouldn’t we just live in harmony and make peace with one another. We respecting them and they would be grateful and respect us in return.

Since the numbers are increasing, these homosexuals should not just sit there and let the world gossip about them, they should stand up for their own rights, they should form a union, since a homosexual would understand the pains of a homosexual better, and help one another in their problems. Also as a union, they could stand up for themselves and do something about how this world just keeps them in the closet. Even keeping a non-living thing in the closet for a long period of time would cause it to turn moldy; what’s more it is a living thing that needs to take a breather. I seriously think that these homosexuals should have a voice, only when so many of them speak together, will those stubborn heterosexuals wake up. How is it fair that one consigns others to a life of hiding? Also, if homosexuals are always in hiding it goes to show that they do not like being classified as the name homosexuals, thus why would one choose something which he or she doesn’t like, it just show that they have no control over it, it is just no choice that they are homosexuals. Humans remain as humans, and not play god. As a Chinese saying implies, “do not do something more than your abilities.” If one does not have the ability (intellectual or not) one should not be given the right to label the homosexuals as a wrong behaviour. Thus, since we are in no place to judge them we should give them the love and respect that they deserve.

Moreover, as Singapore globalize, industrialized and move forward as other developed countries do, it is inevitable that we accept homosexuals. Homosexuals provide a huge market for the economy as statistics shows that homosexuals are usually the ones who are more creativity, like designers, hairstylist, artist, dancers etc. neglecting them would mean that Singapore would suffer a lost as compared to other countries economy. Also with the talk about being globalised, Singapore would have to strictly respect human rights. Having prejudices about homosexuals would mean that we do not respect their right as a human, and it is bound to stir a big hoo-ha as more and more countries are accepting homosexuals. Thus, as coded by MM Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, it is just a matter of time before we accept them. However, he put the blame of the delay of the acceptance of homosexuals on the people, the older Chinese and Indian population, and the conservative part of Muslim population. “Is it just because of the unhappiness that it might cause this group of citizens or is it just because he himself, or maybe even the whole government do not accept the homosexuals?” I suspect. Many policies implemented by the government have been for our own good but has caused a certain amount of unhappiness in the people. However, didn’t the government just proceed and implement these policies, explaining them only after these policies have been put to practice. Why can’t the government do the same for that on the homosexual policy? Is it really the people’s interest or is it own perceptions that come first.

self directed research

argument on globalisation: http://www.ssn.flinders.edu.au/global/glob1002/2002book/globalisation%20website/converted/cultureclub.html

Advantages and Disadvantages of Globalization:
http://www.darkseptemberrain.com/ideas/advantages.htm

globalisation in S'pore:
http://www.newsfeeds.com/archive/soc-culture-singapore/msg39717.html