2% of Japanese oppose same sex marriage
05-15-2015, 08:00 PM
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/03...VaVFPlVhBc
One of the memes that gets spread around when it comes to discussing gay marriage in the US is that those who oppose it are typically doing so because of their Christian beliefs. I've always pointed out that it's really has to do with social conservatism and having "old school" (for the lack of a better term) values. The confusion is that in the West religious values are typically aligned with these old school values so people tend to view them interchangeably.
I always pointed out East Asian societies as a counter example since they are cultures that are not based on Judeo-Christian values but are still socially conservative - especially when compared to most first world nations.
That said, gay marriage is now legal in Tokyo but no where else in East Asia:
http://www.dramafever.com/news/tokyo-bec...marriage-/
Funny how we hear constant talk about homophobic and anti-gay the US but the US still beat Japan to having the first gay marriages.
One of the memes that gets spread around when it comes to discussing gay marriage in the US is that those who oppose it are typically doing so because of their Christian beliefs. I've always pointed out that it's really has to do with social conservatism and having "old school" (for the lack of a better term) values. The confusion is that in the West religious values are typically aligned with these old school values so people tend to view them interchangeably.
I always pointed out East Asian societies as a counter example since they are cultures that are not based on Judeo-Christian values but are still socially conservative - especially when compared to most first world nations.
That said, gay marriage is now legal in Tokyo but no where else in East Asia:
http://www.dramafever.com/news/tokyo-bec...marriage-/
Funny how we hear constant talk about homophobic and anti-gay the US but the US still beat Japan to having the first gay marriages.