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Generation gap on social issues - attitude towards same-sex marriage in the U.S.
Generation gap on social issues - attitude towards same-sex marriage in the U.S.
In your opinion, should it be allowed for gays and lesbians to marry legally?
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This survey shows the attitude towards legalization of same-sex marriages in the U.S. in 2011 by generation. 42 percent of the Baby Boomers stated that it should be allowed for gays and lesbians to marry legally.
In your opinion, should it be allowed for gays and lesbians to marry legally?
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| Total | Millennial | Gen X | Boomers | Silent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Favor | 46% | 59% | 50% | 42% | 33% |
| Oppose | 44% | 35% | 42% | 48% | 55% |
| Don't know | 9% | 7% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
| Total | Millennial | Gen X | Boomers | Silent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Favor | 46% | 59% | 50% | 42% | 33% |
| Oppose | 44% | 35% | 42% | 48% | 55% |
| Don't know | 9% | 7% | 8% | 10% | 12% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Nov 3, 2011
This survey shows the attitude towards legalization of same-sex marriages in the U.S. in 2011 by generation. 42 percent of the Baby Boomers stated that it should be allowed for gays and lesbians to marry legally.
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- November 2011
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 09.22.2011 to 10.04.2011
- Number of respondents
- 2,410 adults
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
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Millennial (18-30 years olds): 381 people.
Generation X (31-46 year olds): 493 people.
Baby Boomer (47-65 year olds): 905 people.
Silent (66-83 olds): 515 people.
Figures may not add up to 100 percent because of rounding.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 09.22.2011 to 10.04.2011
- Number of respondents
- 2,410 adults
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
-
Millennial (18-30 years olds): 381 people.
Generation X (31-46 year olds): 493 people.
Baby Boomer (47-65 year olds): 905 people.
Silent (66-83 olds): 515 people.
Figures may not add up to 100 percent because of rounding.
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