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Twenty-five years after the first nationally recognized same-sex marriages, nearly 40 places now allow them. But their prevalence varies, as do public attitudes.
59% of LGBTQ U.S. adults under 50 who have never married say they want to get married someday, and 63% of non-LGBTQ adults in this age range say the same.
The number of households headed by same-sex couples in the U.S. has risen steadily, but they represent a small share of all married couples.
Same-sex parents discuss their unique challenges and paths to parenthood, as well the support they’ve received from their families, friends and communities.
Sort through nearly 40 jurisdictions that have enacted laws allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.
Most say Francis represents change in the church. And many say the church should allow priests to marry and let Catholics use birth control.
A median of 49% of people in 12 places in Asia say they at least somewhat favor allowing gays and lesbians to marry legally.
Among the 32 places surveyed, support for legal same-sex marriage is highest in Sweden, where 92% of adults favor it, and lowest in Nigeria, where only 2% back it.
In 24 places where detailed statistics are available, same-sex marriages in recent years have ranged from less than 1% to 3.4% of all marriages.
37% of Americans have a negative view of the impact of same-sex marriage being legal, with 19% saying it is very bad for society.
