SOCIOL 1A06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Evangelicalism, Gfk Entertainment Charts, Christian Right
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Young people may not vote, but they are politically involved in non-traditional ways. A feeling of control over their life. Parents with high level of education, volunteering, in politics. How religious right shaped lesbian and gay activism. American evangelical church strongly opposed lgbtq+ rights and had money, party, and media control (60-80s) They were successful at the state level to prevent it. The lgbtq+ social movement opposed the evangelical christian church"s right. Research is important and influences public opinion. Research on lgbtq+ families by dr. judith stacey. Says judges shouldn"t be making the decision based off their own moral compass. Children raised by same-sex parents have similar outcomes in all aspects of life to straight parent"s children.