Report: 70 percent of millennials support marriage equality

[DonViejo]

Source: Salon


A report from the Pew Research Center reveals that millennials are leading the trend in favor of gay marriage

BY KATIE MCDONOUGH

According to a report from the Pew Research Center, millennials are the most likely age group to support marriage equality in the United States. Research reveals that seven in 10 young adults born after 1980 believe that gay couples should be able to marry.

Recent data shows that support for marriage equality has risen among all age groups, a trend Pew attributes in large part to the millennials’ influence:

While support for same-sex marriage has risen sharply among all age groups compared to even a decade ago, so-called “Millennials” (people born after 1980) are by far the most likely to say gay men and lesbians should be able to marry legally. In a March survey by the Pew Research Center, fully 70% of Millennials said they supported same-sex marriage. The report attributed much of the overall opinion shift to the arrival of that generation on the scene.

The attitudinal, generational and legislative shifts have combined to persuade many Americans — even those who oppose same-sex marriage — that it will inevitably be legal throughout the country. A poll conducted this past November by LifeWay Research, an affiliate of the Southern Baptist Convention, found that 64% agreed that same-sex marriage eventually will be legal everywhere.

Read more: http://www.salon.com/2013/05/06/report_70_percent_of_millennials_support_marriage_equality/

[ZombieHorde]

1. Normally I would say that this is sure sign that marriage equality is right around the corner,

but 90% support background checks for guns, and we all saw what happened there.

[Voice for Peace]

2. proud parent of 3 'millennials'

They've given me hope for the world since they were
teenagers.

So many of their generation seem to be sane wise
and good.

[marshall]

3. I would like to see how much their attitude toward other issues of marriage may have changed

What about attitude toward traditional gender roles? Sex before marriage? Sex with other partners while married? No fault divorce? Appropriate age for getting married. Do they want traditional weddings, walking down the aisle and with a big reception, etc.?

[Fearless]

4. Hmmm...

Being born after 1980 I'll give this a shot. Mind you I don't speak for everyone, and I live in MA so take that with a grain of sand.

Gender roles take a back seat to shared responsibility in relationships. In general settings they are also on decline. Sex before marriage? I think that's pretty much a universal yes. Greater than 90% of the population in my estimation have no problem, and partake in it. Sex with multiple partners in marriage. I think this is one of those things that many don't mind in others but don't particularly want in their relationship. Openness is key here. If it's agreed upon, I don't think people care too much. If not, then it's definitely not appropriate. No fault divorce is near universally accepted. Age for marriage? Very early may seem slightly odd or foolish, but I don't think anyone really cares. Many do want traditional weddings, mostly because it is a celebration of love not as a religious institution though. I'd say about 50-50 on the religious aspect and about 70-30 for the celebration of the commitment/love aspect.

[marshall]

5. Thanks for the input

I suspect there is more to the Pew Study than just the one question, but I wasn't able to find anything.

[Dawson Leery]

6. This:

"Many do want traditional weddings, mostly because it is a celebration of love not as a religious institution though."

70% support means there are some conservatives out there who support gay equality.

[Fearless]

7. I'm sure there are for better or worse.

To be fair 70% is just my estimation.