One-third of Americans ‘uncomfortable’ attending a same-sex wedding

A new survey has found that 43% of Americans are “uncomfortable” with the idea of bringing a child to a same-sex wedding.

The poll, which surveyed over 2000 adults – 1,700 of which identified as straight – found that despite a massive move toward marriage equality in the US over the past year, Americans are less comfortable with same-sex weddings than changes in the law might suggest at face value.

While 34% said that they themselves would be uncomfortable attending a same-sex wedding, a further 43% claimed that they would be uncomfortable with the idea of taking a child along with them.

Meanwhile, 40% of parents surveyed said they wouldn’t be comfortable with their child playing at the home of a transgender parent, while that number decreased to 29% for a gay father and 28% for a lesbian mother.

LGBT group GLAAD, who conducted the research, said in a statement that legislation alone isn’t enough to close the gap to full acceptance of LGBT people in America.

“Closing the gap to full acceptance of LGBT people will not come from legislation or judicial decisions alone, but from a deeper understanding and empathy from Americans themselves,” said GLAAD’s CEO Sarah Kate Ellis.

“Accelerating acceptance will require the help of not just LGBT people, but also their allies – everyday Americans who feel strongly and take an active role to make sure that their LGBT friends and family are fully accepted members of society.”

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