Symposium Abstract

Erica A. Moise

Department of Political Science

Views of Homosexuality in America

In the 2004 election, 11 states passed amendments to their constitutions to prevent gay marriage from becoming legal. With homosexuality becoming such a hot-button political issue, it is important to look at the varying attitudes in the United States. Several factors influence a person’s attitudes toward homosexuality, including: race, gender, religion and political ideology. These attitudes explain why this issue heated up politically. This presentation examines how different factors affect a person’s attitudes towards homosexuality.

Session A — 8:30 a.m. — Faculty Lounge.