Gallup, one of the leading polling organizations, found that support for LGBTQ people among Americans is declining.
The poll, whose data was collected using Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs Survey, was conducted in May and released Wednesday. This data was collected by telephone interview using random digit dialing from a sample of more than 1,000 adults in all 50 states and DC.
that Highlights declining attitudes towards LGBTQ issues in multiple areas – from support for same-sex marriage to views on the morality of gender identity and sexuality.
One of the most striking findings was that support for marriage equality fell six points from its 2022-2023 high.
The survey also found that 62 percent of Americans believe gay and lesbian relationships are morally acceptable, the lowest level since 2016, shortly after same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide by the U.S. Supreme Court.
One of the poll’s new questions found that Americans have less support for transgender people, with moral perceptions of changing gender dropping by 8 points since 2021.
Much of the decline is due to shifts in Republican views along with the party itself, according to the data. Conservative leaders have opposed diversity, equity and inclusion programs aimed at promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people and other historically disadvantaged groups.
President Donald Trump has fueled a wave of anti-LGBTQ sentiment, particularly regarding transgender rights. The President has enacted several Executive Orders, including: Executive Order 14168The law, which “protects women from gender ideological extremism and restores biological truth to the federal government,” requires gender to be defined by the sex assigned at birth. he also signed it Executive Order 14183The “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness” policy barred qualified transgender applicants from enlisting and led to the discharge of transgender service members already serving in the military.
Additionally, he signsExecutive Order No. 14201“Keeping men out of women’s sports” banning trans women athletes from participating in women’s and women’s sports teams.
In February, Gallup discovered that An estimated 9% of Americans identify as part of the LGBTQ community in some way.
The organization also found that 23 percent of adults under 30 identify as LGBTQ, compared to 10 percent of those ages 30 to 49 and less than 3 percent of those over 50.
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