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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?

Generation gap on social issues - attitude towards same-sex marriage in the U.S. 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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In your opinion, should it be allowed for gays and lesbians to marry legally?

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TotalMillennialGen XBoomersSilent
Favor 46%59%50%42%33%
Oppose44%35%42%48%55%
Don't know9%7%8%10%12%
TotalMillennialGen XBoomersSilent
Favor 46%59%50%42%33%
Oppose44%35%42%48%55%
Don't know9%7%8%10%12%

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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.
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