In Orthodox-majority countries, fewer people favor same-sex marriage

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May 8, 2017

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In Orthodox-majority countries, fewer people favor same-sex marriage

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5. Social views and morality
Czechs most likely to say belief in God is not necessary to be a moral person
Strong moral opposition toward using drugs, prostitution
Most say an ideal marriage has both parents working, both parents looking after children and household
Higher shares in Orthodox countries than elsewhere say wives should obey husbands
In Orthodox-majority countries, more people say men should have greater employment rights than women
Large majorities in Orthodox countries say women have a social responsibility to bear children
Support for legal abortion lower in Orthodox-majority countries
People in Orthodox countries more likely to say homosexuality should not be accepted
Younger adults widely reject homosexuality, but less so than older adults

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