Same-Sex Marriage Trends in the U.S.
The number of U.S. households headed by same-sex married couples is steadily growing, with reasons for marriage including love and legal rights. Some Republican lawmakers are urging the Supreme Court to reverse the decision legalizing same-sex marriage. Same-sex couples tend to have higher education levels and income but are less likely to have children due to unique barriers.
Key Points
- Steady growth in the number of U.S. households headed by same-sex married couples
- Reasons for marriage include love, companionship, and legal rights
- Republican lawmakers urging Supreme Court to reconsider legalization of same-sex marriage
- Unique barriers prevent many same-sex couples from having children
Pros
- Increasing acceptance and recognition of same-sex marriages
- Couples cite reasons such as love, companionship, and legal rights for getting married
- Higher levels of education and income among same-sex married couples
Cons
- Some Republican lawmakers pushing to reverse the legalization of same-sex marriage
- Unique barriers for same-sex couples in having children