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)

Infographic: Countries where gay marriage is legal

This week, Argentina became the first Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage. Last month, Iceland passed a gay marriage law in an unanimous vote.

Which country is next?

Infographic by good.is. See also: Equalitopia’s archive of LGBT infographics.

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)

Survey: Americans’ opposition to gay marriage eases slightly

An annual same-sex marriage survey has shown that America’s opposition to gay marriage has decreased slightly.

The surveys show that support was slightly higher in 2007, when it was at 46%. Gallup first asked the question about same-sex marriage in 1996, and 68% of Americans were opposed and 27% in favor.

The chart shows that America’s attitude torwards gay marriage has moved forward in the past years, but just how long will it take before the majority of the United States support it?

See Equalitopia’s data coverage for more data and infographics relating to LGBT rights.

(Chart by Gallup, via Stop8)

In the USA, it is easier to marry your cousin than your same-sex lover

Same-sex marriages are only currently granted by six of the 50 states.

(Research and infographic by Mac McClelland.)

Heterosexual Marriage Laws

Where America’s gay couples enjoy legal equality

(via The Economist)

50 Percent of Californians Now Support Marriage Equality

The Advocate is reporting that a new poll in California shows that 50 percent of residents now support marriage equality, versus 45 percent opposed. According to the pollster, this is the highest support recorded in California for gay marriage.

(photo by Flickr user ProComKelly)

Infographic: Same-Sex Marriage in the US

By Rochester Institute of Technology’s Reporter Magazine.