Normality in Singapore

Why is Singapore still resistant to the gay rights movement?

To start the post, I will define normal. Normality is defined by what society deems is normal and what is not. What we find irrational or hard to accept is not normal. Everything out of clearly defined lines in society is unacceptable and thus abnormal.

Then we must answer the question: Where does normal come from? It starts from the very beginning. Culture, defined by the wisest in every civilisation, stood unchallenged for many years, probably centuries. Over time, it evolved into tradition; if left alone long enough, into what is known as the normal. Defying the tradition is unthinkable as it can be seen as defying the wishes of the wiser ancestors and thousands of years of tradition, thus risking being seen as arrogant or stupid. No one dares to defy tradition (which is the normal).

However, if normal comes from culture, which comes from the ancestors, then (to put it bluntly) isn't normal created by a bunch of cavemen? How can we, as a civilisation, still follow the normal if we now know its provenance? I think that part of the reason why we are still applying the stereotypical roles (thus sexism and racism) in the modern world is because we as humans are resistant to change. Being resistant to change, we are not as likely to defy the normal.

Moreover, change in Asian societies is more difficult. Asian societies are renowned for the conservativeness of their people (especially their ladies) and Singapore is an Asian society. Singapore is made up of different ethnic groups, with the main one being the Chinese ethnic group, making it all the more difficult for norms to change in Singapore.

Singaporeans need to try and accept something out of the norm. I will be waiting for that day when a crippled child or homosexual walks down the street, and no one stares. I hope I won't be waiting forever, although it seems likely that I will.

P.S. I'm not gay.