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Attribution Style and Public Policy Attitudes Toward Gay Rights

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  • Peter B. Wood
  • John P. Bartkowski

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Objective. This study examines the influence of beliefs about the cause of homo‐sexuality on public policy attitudes concerning gay rights. Methods. Using data from the 1995 Oklahoma City Survey, we examine how beliefs about homosexuality as either a lifestyle choice or biological predisposition affect levels of support for gay rights. Results. Consistent with current debates over gay rights, our study reveals a strong positive association between biological attributions of homosexuality and support for gay rights. Opposition to gay rights is most pronounced among political conservatives, fundamentalist Protestants, persons with little or no favorable contact with gays, individuals who embrace negative stereotypes about gays, and persons with high scores on an index of homophobia. Conclusions. Etiological beliefs about homosexuality have a strong influence on public policy attitudes toward gay rights.

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  • Peter B. Wood & John P. Bartkowski, 2004. "Attribution Style and Public Policy Attitudes Toward Gay Rights," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 85(1), pages 58-74, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:85:y:2004:i:1:p:58-74
    DOI: 10.1111/j.0038-4941.2004.08501005.x
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