Views about homosexuality among adults in the Silent generation by belief in existence of standards for right and wrong (2014) Switch to: Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in the Silent generation by views about homosexuality

% of adults in the Silent generation who say homosexuality…

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrongShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong34%57%4%4%2,222
Right or wrong depends on the situation55%36%4%5%3,540
Neither/both equally42%43%11%4%114
Don't know28%51%4%17%113
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