Kristin King
September 2, 2023
ANTH 102/ UMGC
Whether or not it's within us, our friends, our jobs, etc., we see transformation every day. The
development of fresh ideas leads to cultural transformation, just as it does with other things (Vasundhra,
2023). The extent to which our culture has evolved since the time my parents were young drives me
insane, in my opinion. Wearing a seatbelt is one action that I discovered was acceptable half a century
ago but is now viewed as abnormal. There was no requirement for seatbelts back then. I am aware that
in the past, kids used to be allowed to ride on their guardian's laps while they were driving, and the
police didn't object. As a result of it raising safety concerns, I believe this behavior's status has altered. If
the safety belt is not tight enough to prevent someone from passing through the windshield, U.S.-
made seat belts are required (NHTSA, n.d).
The same-sex marriage I discovered was a practice that was abnormal fifty years ago yet is now
accepted. I discovered that same-sex unions were prohibited because the majority of people held the
view that solely a man and woman could provide a secure environment for children and nurture them to
become adults of success (Arroyo, 2017). They also worry that if they permit same-sex marriages, other
unconventional couples will also demand the right to get married (Arroyo, 2017). I believe that the
situation has changed as a result of the numerous couples fighting for the exact same privileges as
heterosexual couples. The same level of respect that is shown to heterosexual couples should be
extended to them. I disagree that it is acceptable that homosexual couples who are in a committed
relationship should lose their rights and benefits.
Reference:
NHTSA (N.D). State Primary Enforcement Seat Belt Use Laws. United States Department of
Transportation. Retrieved September 2, 2023 from
https://www.nhtsa.gov/book/countermeasures/countermeasures/11-state-primary-enforcement-seat-
belt-use-laws
Vasundhra (July 31, 2023). Culture change. Anthrohilic. Retrieved September 2, 2023, from
https://anthroholic.com/cultural-change
Arroyo, C. (May 17, 2017). For Better or for Worse: An overview of the same-sex marriage debate.
Springer Link. Retrieved September 2, 2023, from
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-
55733-5_1
