The document discusses legalizing same-sex marriage in Japan and the US. In Japan, supporters argue it is unconstitutional to ban same-sex marriage and that legalizing it would not negatively impact birthrates or cultural traditions. Opponents argue banning it does not violate the constitution and could worsen declining birthrates. In the US, supporters say marriage is not solely for procreation and banning it is unconstitutional, while opponents say it could break down traditional families.
The document also discusses factors that influence the formation of civil rights in a country, including social norms, religious factors, and political factors. Social norms can establish informal laws but also favor certain groups. Religions must be considered but cannot violate other rights. Political structures
The document discusses legalizing same-sex marriage in Japan and the US. In Japan, supporters argue it is unconstitutional to ban same-sex marriage and that legalizing it would not negatively impact birthrates or cultural traditions. Opponents argue banning it does not violate the constitution and could worsen declining birthrates. In the US, supporters say marriage is not solely for procreation and banning it is unconstitutional, while opponents say it could break down traditional families.
The document also discusses factors that influence the formation of civil rights in a country, including social norms, religious factors, and political factors. Social norms can establish informal laws but also favor certain groups. Religions must be considered but cannot violate other rights. Political structures
The document discusses legalizing same-sex marriage in Japan and the US. In Japan, supporters argue it is unconstitutional to ban same-sex marriage and that legalizing it would not negatively impact birthrates or cultural traditions. Opponents argue banning it does not violate the constitution and could worsen declining birthrates. In the US, supporters say marriage is not solely for procreation and banning it is unconstitutional, while opponents say it could break down traditional families.
The document also discusses factors that influence the formation of civil rights in a country, including social norms, religious factors, and political factors. Social norms can establish informal laws but also favor certain groups. Religions must be considered but cannot violate other rights. Political structures
a. Supporter’s argument: (5 slides) Legalization ● Prohibiting same-sex marriage is of same-sex unconstitutional (Chèn ảnh hiến pháp Nhật vào slide luận điểm đầu) marriage in ● Legalizing same-sex marriage does not affect the declining birthrate (Chèn biểu Japan and tượng dân số già hoặc biểu đồ tỉ lệ sinh the US giảm của Nhật) ● “Same-sex marriage” does not go against any social norms or cultural values (Chèn tranh ảnh same-sex cổ xưa giùm) ● Legalize same-sex marriage protect LGBTQ people from discrimination (Chèn ảnh LGBT Nhật bị kỳ thị) ● Legalizing same-sex marriage attract more talent from abroad (Chèn ảnh tất cả các nước G7 trừ Nhật đã legalize) b. Opponent’s argument: (5 slides) ● Ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution (Tìm cái hiến pháp 1947) ● Legalizing same-sex marriage worsen the declining birthrate (Cho cái ảnh dân Nhật ko sinh con nhé) ● “Maintain harmony” (man - woman marriage) is a strong desire in Japanese culture (Tìm ảnh cân bằng hòa thuận giới nhé) ● LGBTQ individuals only exist in the media, not in daily life (Chèn ảnh phim bê đê hê hê hê) ● Homosexuality is a disorder, mental illness or an addiction (tìm ảnh quyển sách nào đó ghi zậy nha) 1.2 In the USA (1 slide title) a. Supporter’s argument: (5 slides) ● Marriage is not only for procreation ● The concept of “traditional marriage” has changed over time ● Prohibiting same-sex marriage is unconstitutional ● Same-sex marriages bring financial gain and boost the economy ● Legalizing same-sex marriage is a secular institution that should not be limited by religious objections b. Opponent’s argument: (5 slides) ● Marriage is for procreation. ● Same-sex marriage break down the traditional families ● Legal marriage is to encourage traditional marriage only ● Same-sex marriage is detriment to the common community ● Marriage is outdated and should not be promoted 2. What 2.1 Social norms (1 slide) influences the ● Social norms are standards of human formation of a behaviour and their attitude towards country's civil what happens or will happen → informal rights? law in the beginning of the society. ● Civil rights are characterised by being partial themselves as they embody certain norms and values which are not neutral. ● The intrinsic bias of civil rights are based on norms that favour certain social groups (e.g. white, male, abled). ● Social structures and norms are characterised for the organisation of a society which could hamper the rights of specific groups. 2.2 Religious factors (1 slide) ● Culture and religion must be taken into account when negotiating and implementing civil rights as it was acknowledged that ‘cultural systems’ may be in conflict with civil rights. ● The religious belief and practices of the individual which is protected by freedom of religion or belief may violate others’ rights. ● All human rights are universal, indivisible and interdependent and interrelated → it is the duty of States, regardless of their political, economic and cultural systems, to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms. (Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, Art. 5) 2.3 Political factors (1 slide) ● Civil rights evolved in the context of the formation of the modern State → The two developments are deeply interlinked. ● Human rights norms and standards depend on political structures as it provides the context or framework in which civil rights policies and politics are embedded. ● Political entity and State structures may hinder or facilitate civil rights policies by providing a framework in which rights are guaranteed or, on the contrary, are systematically violated.