Do you think as more people born in the 70's and 80's enter adulthood that attitudes towards gay rights

Question

and same sex marriage will change and become more accepting? It appears to be the trend in some areas but in others where religon is tantamount to the point of being fanatical it appears to be going the other way. Yet most areas seem to fall into the middle. As more and more of those born before 1940 with its strict Victorian sensibilities die and the newer generations being to set policy, how long do you think it will be before a national gay marriage policy will be set in place?

Answer 1

I hate to be the voice of doom, but I believe that - here in the U.S. - the struggle will be a forever one. Look at Roe vs Wade. That decision has been overturned back and forth so many times it makes one's head spin.

The unfortunate status of gay rights and same-sex marriage is that it is a political hotbed. If the Democrats do make advances, be sure that the next Republican President will reverse it. It also depends on who is sitting on the Supreme Court, whether they are conservative or liberal.

Our only hope is to continue to raise awareness and educate the masses on this issue that affects the entire world.

Answer 2

Your observations are quite correct. It's akin to the dinosaur giving way to the advent of man. The dinosaur in this case is the Victorian sensibilities and the unquestioning religious zealot. Once they die off, we should see a progression. Consider that 6 Countries now have same sex marriage and all rights and privileges thereof, so take heart, even the most rigid and unbending of American Evangelicals are going to have to come to grips with the fact that they don't rule the world like they used to.

Answer 3

I believe that things will continue to go in the direction that it has been going, and our relationships will continue to become accepted. Polls in general have been showing increased percentages for equality for gays in the younger age groups.

As for how long it will take, that is a very difficult question to answer. I suspect that if the dems win in 2008, things will move a little faster than if the repubs win. Unless Julliani is the rep nominee; I believe that he is on our side. I suspect that it will be about 10 years at least, though, before anything happens of consequence. The conservative religious groups have to much political power to let it happen sooner.

Answer 4

That is definitely the case. Just look at the polls - the younger the age group, the more accepting people are.

My parents knew nobody who was gay when they were growing up. Gays might as well have been Martian conquerors as far as they were concerned. I knew a few and had some mild feelings of oddness about it. My daughter and her friends thinks nothing of someone with a different sexual orientation than them.

Things are changing. It's inevitable.

Answer 5

Yes because it takes time to change I am happy that people continue to press for equality for all people in all things. You know that the years 2000-2999 are considered the age of Aquarius. That indicates the world will become more of a universal place of humainty and understanding. People will grow closer together and diverstiy will be accepted. We will see peace make a come back!!!

Answer 6

I think that people that were born in the 70's and 80's have already entered adulthood. Especially those born in the 70's.

Answer 7

The 20 somethings overwhelmingly poll in favour of gay marriage and fully equal rights for gays, so it seems inevtiable that within 20 years the U.S. political scheme and all anti-gay laws will be reversed.

Answer 8

I think it all depends on how they were raised. I was raised to believe that being gay is just not a sin & nothing anyone can say will change my mind

Answer 9

It's already happening here (across the pond). I doubt the US will remain far behind - for too long. 10 years tops?

Answer 10

as long as people don't adhere to they're bigoted parents i think it will be all good.