Why Are So Many People Changing Their Mind About Same-Sex Marriage?

Yesterday, at the Huffington Post I did a live chat about why politicians and other Americans suddenly "evolved" with "same sex marriage". Indeed, we have seen the general acceptance of the support of this problem and the true transformation of homosexuality; since 2011, most Americans have supported the extension of marriage to homosexual couples, and this trend Will continue

What is behind this change? The Pew Research Center asked if 1,501 respondents changed their views on gay marriage and why. This is what they found

Data shows the overall trend of increase in support. It is said that 14% of Americans oppose gay marriage, but now I support it. Only 2% will change their minds in other directions

People present various reasons as reasons to change their thoughts. The most common response is to contact people learning about homosexuality. One third of respondents said that understanding homosexuals, lesbian and bisexual people will affect rethinking their position in gay marriage. This is consistent with the premise of contact that the (positive) experience with fears and dislikes may lead to changes in opinion.

As you can see there are many other reasons. One quarter of people said that they "evolved." Most people say that they should only change with the times, or that everyone should think that they should do what they want to do, rather than limit their marriage rights.

I think that 5% of people said they changed their minds for religious reasons. This is particularly interesting. Gay marriage, regardless of religion, is supported by every population. Next, Pew offers a special peeping heart. The table below shows that 37% of religious believers believe that same-sex marriage is consistent with their beliefs and that it supports it, and 28% believe that the right of marriage violates their religious beliefs I believe there is.

Although we have followed a trend line for several years, it is really interesting to understand the changes behind the view of same-sex marriage. Actual gay people, and possibly contact with cute gays and lesbian celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres and Neil Patrick Harris seem to change mind. However, the overall trend is that the true transformation of American values, ie "openness", emphasis on "freedom" and "choice", the expansion of "rights", and that accepting it is that way It reflects.

One of the things that many people are often confused is that many religious and political conservatives believe that same-sex marriage "threatens" and "destroys" the traditional heterosexual marriage . This is also true for the domestic partnership law, which gives same-sex couples the same basic rights as married couples. Marriage is not only a system but also a symbol of the concept of sexuality, sexuality, and interpersonal relationships in our culture. Symbols are important; they are a common cultural currency that we use to help create self-awareness. Therefore, once the nature of traditional marriage is challenged in some way, the basic identity of people will also be challenged.

I married happily in Hawaii. Gay marriage was legalized in the state, began to be accepted by many people, many people opposed this concept and gay marriage promoted change and growth. Illinois state has legalized homosexual marriage on 21 November 2013 (McDermott). It now has new highlights in people's eyes, so this effect will change the future. They can now get married. This seems trivial, but it is not so. Now, when someone with homosexuality is injured

People who oppose same-sex marriage say they should not be legalized to "protect traditional marriages and traditional families". Of course, what is the protection from then on? What is the danger of same-sex marriage, and must we protect a "regular" marriage? Gay marriage is not a war. Gay marriage is basically the same as other "ordinary" marriage. This is the expression of love to others. Marriage is not exactly the same as before. Mixed marriage was once illegal. The American Psychological Association supports homosexuality and same sex marriage. They believe that same-sex marriage is completely natural. In addition, due to mental health, homosexual couples have the same rights as heterosexual couples, and benefits and responsibilities are also important. According to the APA survey, it has also been shown that marriage brings a lot of psychological and physical health benefits thanks to the married couple's moral, economic and social support.