1. Do you agree with the Norwegian and Japanese position on permitting the hunting of non-endangered species of whales as a cultural exemption?
Cultures and costumes are two things which many nations are proud of because they gives them a connection with their ancestors. It’s like an identity which provides backgrounds information about historical events for a specific country. So due to all of these reasons many communities are tenacious will all their values and beliefs that comes from their own cultures despite the facts that some elements are not valid for the present times. For instance, Norwegian and Japanese people used to hunt whales for centuries, and they consider it as a cultural activity which brings more values other …show more content…
This type of food is in the present time ubiquitous and it made Italy famous and recognized, So food nowadays is an ambassador of its country and one of the cultural element of any country.
5. Does the economic impact of whaling on the small fishing villages weigh into your decision?
Yes, it does, my decision would always count minorities in any community, and in this case the villager will suffer from economic consequences as they rely on this hunting. Furthermore, this case did not harm the sustainable system of the marine neither it did attempt to harm the endangered species, So it count also in my decision. 6. How should these claims be balanced against world opinion - which is generally very supportive of the protection of whales?
Every part should knowledge and see the other point of view, Because protecting all living species is necessary and a notional obligation. However, Human life conditions are equally important since they are a living thing. So the stick need to be hold from the middle and the reverse opinions suggest a solution to favor all the parts.
References :
Globalization 101. (n.d.). Culture and Globalization.
Cultures and costumes are two things which many nations are proud of because they gives them a connection with their ancestors. It’s like an identity which provides backgrounds information about historical events for a specific country. So due to all of these reasons many communities are tenacious will all their values and beliefs that comes from their own cultures despite the facts that some elements are not valid for the present times. For instance, Norwegian and Japanese people used to hunt whales for centuries, and they consider it as a cultural activity which brings more values other …show more content…
This type of food is in the present time ubiquitous and it made Italy famous and recognized, So food nowadays is an ambassador of its country and one of the cultural element of any country.
5. Does the economic impact of whaling on the small fishing villages weigh into your decision?
Yes, it does, my decision would always count minorities in any community, and in this case the villager will suffer from economic consequences as they rely on this hunting. Furthermore, this case did not harm the sustainable system of the marine neither it did attempt to harm the endangered species, So it count also in my decision. 6. How should these claims be balanced against world opinion - which is generally very supportive of the protection of whales?
Every part should knowledge and see the other point of view, Because protecting all living species is necessary and a notional obligation. However, Human life conditions are equally important since they are a living thing. So the stick need to be hold from the middle and the reverse opinions suggest a solution to favor all the parts.
References :
Globalization 101. (n.d.). Culture and Globalization.