2). In this chapter, you have read about some of the ways in which marriage has changed over time. Based on cultural trends and evolving values of your generation, what changes in marriage would you predict over the next 50 years?
I think one of the biggest things that is going to change is gay/lesbian marriage. Definitely, within 50 years I believe that same sex marriage will be approved over most or all the states. I also believe that we will slowly lose cultural trends. From being a second generation Asian-american, I've seen my parents and grandparents cultural trends come to a halt. My cousins and older siblings do not wish to carry on the traditions that my elders had practiced. It's sad to see all of this happening but I think new traditions will evolve from these families. I don't think there will be many traditions that are passed down the family but small traditions that is unique to each family. I think we lose cultural trends and traditions because we live in America's melting pot. All of our cultures collide and we have such diversity that we are influenced by many cultures. We get stuck between american culture and our other culture so we cannot decide between the two, leading to an end of some traditions and carrying on others.
For this post, I also believe that gay and lesbian marriages should be changed for marriage. I think that these relationships should be recognized in all states in the United States. They are capable of raising children and pose no threat to society.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed your troughs about cultural trends changing over time. Our culture is becoming more technologically advance and it can be difficult for us to connect with our cultures. Over the next 50 years, it would be nice if we could reconnect with our cultures so we can become more a part of our backgrounds. Great post!