American Acceptance of Birth Control, Babies Outside Marriage Plummets—Poll
Summary
A recent Gallup poll shows that Americans have become less accepting of some social behaviors like birth control, having babies outside of marriage, gambling, teen sex, and animal cloning. Despite these declines, many still view birth control, divorce, and same-sex relationships as morally acceptable.Key Facts
- The poll surveyed 1,001 U.S. adults from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. in May 2024.
- Approval for birth control dropped to 83%, its lowest point after years of stability.
- Having a baby outside of marriage is viewed as acceptable by 58%, down 9 points from last year.
- Gambling approval fell to 57%, and animal cloning acceptance dropped to 27%.
- Sex between teenagers is accepted by 35% of Americans, down from 41%.
- Majority still accept divorce (74%), sex between unmarried adults (65%), and gay or lesbian relationships (62%).
- Views on abortion remain split, with 49% saying it is morally acceptable and 41% saying it is wrong.
- Political party influences opinions: Democrats generally show more acceptance on issues like abortion and gay rights, while Republicans are more likely to support things like the death penalty.
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