Americans move dramatically toward acceptance of homosexuality: Young people lead the changes
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 15:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Although sharply divided, public attitudes toward gays and lesbians are rapidly changing to reflect greater acceptance, with younger generations leading the way, research shows. In addition to a plurality who now approve of same-sex marriage, Americans overwhelmingly support basic civil liberties and freedom of expression for gays and lesbians, in contrast to sharp division on such issues in the 1970s.