America’s attitude on same-sex marriage broken down by age.
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US opinion on gay marriage shifting rapidly
A few months ago, we posted a chart showing that America’s opinion on gay marriage has eased slightly, but a recent chart by Five Thirty Eight shows that it could be even more of a change.
The chart uses data from dozens of polls about gay marriage. We may soon be able to safely say that the majority of America supports gay marriage!
Studies have shown us that americans who oppose gay marriage are both less educated and older.
See also:
- America’s opinion: gays receive the most discrimination
- Gays in the military: A thorough breakdown of opinions
- Archive: LGBT data and infographics
(Chart by Five Thirty Eight)
Gay rights in developing countries
In February, we posted the quote: “Coming out as gay: In some countries it means losing your friends, in other countries it means losing your life.” This chart by The Economist shows the legal and social penalties of being gay in some of these less fortunate countries.
Uganda currently has a pending anti-homosexuality bill, which would give the death sentence to gay people. Not only would gay people be at risk, but anyone with knowledge of an individual being gay person could receive the death sentence if they don’t report them to authorities. A pastor showed gay porn in church in an attempt to gain support for proposed anti-homosexuality laws.
Recently, a court in Malawi convicted a gay couple of gross indecency and unnatural acts.
See Equalitopia’s news about: Iraq, Zimbabwe, Malaysia, Malawi, Uganda
(Chart by The Economist, via Rubiety)