Change is inevitable in the course of human progress. Societies undergo many changes in the course of human history whether it be social, political or technological changes. Formal and informal laws were created to ensure the well-being of a society as well as provide a guideline to prevent unhealthy deviant behaviors. Societies evolve; laws should evolve with society as well. Therefore I agree with the author’s statement that laws should not be rigid in order to take account of the various circumstances, times and places. Laws should not be rigid or fixed for they should be flexible enough to reflect the changes in the socio-political and commercial arenas.
Changes in racial and social landscapes are constant processes in many societies. As we strive towards modernization and progress, it is inevitable we undergo social revolutions to provide equal rights and welfare to everybody. Some revolutions happen faster than others. Some occur peacefully, whereas some others occur more violently. Societies evolve over time, and laws must evolve along with it in order to accommodate the inevitable changes that occur in racial and gender demography. Laws cannot remain static. A society that is progressive would understand this fact and have the flexibility to make law changes where it is deemed necessary. For example, if originally laws were never changed, women would still not be allowed to vote in America today, African Americans would still be subjected to racial segregation and there would be many other areas where a society would be stunted by detrimental traditional practices.
The laws should also be flexible enough to accommodate the changes in the commercial arena of society. With the advancement of technology, there is the emergence of new industries that had not existed in previous times. The emergence of these new industries has created a new set of conditions and factors that should be taken into consideration. For example, the rise of offshore factories has given way to a great number of issues like environmental and labor rights issues. The law and justice system should update existing laws to reflect the changes and establish rules and regulations to ensure fair and ethical corporate conduct. Pre-existing laws that might have been once been sufficient for business and commercial arena might not hold up for newer changes. Therefore laws should be flexible enough to make changes according to needs.
In sum, societies are constantly changing. Laws should be flexible and take into consideration the changes in circumstance, time and place. As illustrated in the essay above, the need for law adaptation and flexibility is clear in the socio-political and commercial contexts.
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