The progressive mindset associated with westernization allows western cultures from confining to traditional societal norms. In this case, western states have the power to change traditional family structure norms and allow individuals to express their feelings towards another individual regardless of gender. As David Feldman, an expert on Jewish law, states that the sexual code in Judaism sole purpose is to protect the marriage bond between a man and a woman (428). This explains why Jewish culture is so hesitant when it comes to acknowledging homosexuality. Without the ability to stray away from this norm homosexuality will continue to be considered as wrong within the Jewish community, in contrast with western culture where the public opinion
