Generational Gaps on Social Issues
Percent who favor allowing gays and lesbians to marry
| Year | Silent | Boomer | Gen X | Millenial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 21 | 32 | 49 | null |
| 2003 | 17 | 33 | 40 | null |
| 2004 | 18 | 30 | 40 | 44 |
| 2005 | 23 | 36 | 44 | 49 |
| 2006 | 20 | 34 | 42 | 51 |
| 2007 | 24 | 34 | 42 | 53 |
| 2008 | 24 | 36 | 44 | 54 |
| 2009 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 51 |
| 2010 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 53 |
| 2011 | 32 | 40 | 48 | 61 |
| 2012 | 33 | 41 | 51 | 64 |
| 2013 | 35 | 41 | 52 | 66 |
| 2014 | 38 | 48 | 55 | 68 |
Sources: Marijuana – 2010-2014 data from Pew Research Center; 1973-2008 data from General Social Survey; 1969 and 1972 data from Gallup. Same-sex marriage – 2001-2014 yearly totals from Pew Research Center.
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