Sociology

Glen Clark on equality and sexuality
I agree on the British Columbia premiers thoughts on homosexuality specifically his take
on same-sex marriage. Relating this idea, I believe that it is now time to set aside non-humanitarian factors that cause ongoing homosexual battles, instead grant the heart of laws of U.S. and Canada. The emphasis in Constitution and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms pertains to liberty and equal rights. The governments of these countries are therefore obliged to give the same civil rights and acknowledge legal benefits of heterosexual couples to homosexual couples such as inheritance, taxes and health pension. A common marriage regardless of sexuality should be highly considered because law applies to all, regardless of sexuality, too.

The U.S., one of the countries which do not completely legalize same-sex marriage, is
afraid to endorse gay marriage for religious reasons and historical roots (Mazzuca, 2004). The seemingly conservative attitude of U.S. gradually loses when starting in 2000, Vermont and six other states recognized gay civil unions and same-sex marriages. When I was having an in-depth research of the countrys legality constraints, I read that in 2003, a gay man became a bishop in an American church (Homosexuality, 2008). This means, to my understanding, the country can neglect the conventional way of society which contributes to an impression that it can then regard gay marriage given officials especially religious figures have began revealing its trend.

Is the timeline in legalizing gay marriages an example of cultural lag
I dont think the delay in legalizing gay marriages in some countries is an example of
cultural lag. Coined by sociologist William Ogburn, cultural lag is defined as a period of maladjustment that occurs when the non-material culture is struggling to adapt to a new material conditions. The gap in timeline in the issue of permitting same-sex marriage has no association with any form of innovation that fuels societal discussions and conflicts. However, it is true and evident that the legality of same-sex marriage, that is until now is not fully established in leading countries U.S. and Canada, has been creating debates in our society.