Same-Sex Marriage Gains Acceptance (Infographic)

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In 2012 , Pew Research Center polling institute slightly more support for same - sexual practice wedding ( 48 per centum ) than opposition to it ( 43 percent ) . The world has step by step become more supportive of granting legal recognition to same - sex marriages over the past decade . young generation express higher level of living for same - gender wedding . Millennials ( born in 1981 or subsequently ) showed the strongest support ( 70 percent ) . The so - called Silent Generation ( behave 1928 to 1945 ) showed the least support ( 31 percent ) . Among people who are sacredly unaffiliated , a solid majority supported gay marriage ( 77 pct ) . White evangelical Protestants showed the least support ( 24 per centum ) . Democrats and Independents shew the strongest support ( 59 per centum ) , Republicans showed the least backing ( 27 per centum ) .

Infographic: Pew Research Center polling found slightly more support for gay marriage than opposition to it.

Polls Show Gay Marriage Gaining Acceptance (Infographic)

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