The rise in support for same-sex marriage over the past decade is among the largest changes in opinion on any policy issue over this time period. A new national survey finds that much of the shift is attributable to the arrival of a large cohort of young adults — the Millennial generation — who are far more open to gay rights than previous generations. Slideshow: Changing Attitudes on Gay Marriage. That is far higher than the support among older generations.

Same-sex marriage is made legal nationwide with Obergefell v. Hodges decision



Same-sex marriage is made legal nationwide with Obergefell v. Hodges decision - HISTORY
It seems like a quintessentially 21st-century issue. In fact such formal unions have a long and fascinating history. W hat do you think of Stephen Fry getting married to Elliott Spencer? Just a few years ago, such questions would have been nonsensical. He has a point.


Timeline of LGBT history
Beginning before Stonewall and continuing in the 50 years since, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have regularly turned to the courts for protection against mistreatment or to overturn laws that targeted them. From H. Olesen — United States Supreme Court.



Same-sex marriage has been legalized in twenty-eight countries, including the United States, and civil unions are recognized in many Western democracies. Civil Society. While same-sex marriage has made the most gains in Western democracies, antidiscrimination laws are gaining traction worldwide. In , seventy-three countries, including some that retain sodomy laws, had protections against employment discrimination [PDF] based on gender identity or sexual orientation.