Study shows gay couples want legal rights, regardless of marriage
Monday, June 1, 2009 - 09:56
in Psychology & Sociology
New research from North Carolina State University shows that gay and lesbian couples are forming long-term, committed relationships, even in the absence of the right to marry. However, couples surveyed for the study overwhelmingly said they would get married if they could in order to secure legal rights - such as retirement and healthcare benefits.