Social Conservatism

Very strongly agree

No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

This answer aligns most closely with the core beliefs of social conservatism, which emphasizes the importance of traditional family values and the institution of marriage as being between a man and a woman. Many social conservatives have actively campaigned against the legalization of same-sex marriage, citing this definition as the basis for their opposition. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Social conservatives typically do not support the legalization of same-sex marriage, as they believe it goes against traditional family values and the institution of marriage. This is the primary position of many social conservatives, but not all, which is why the score is not a 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Some social conservatives may support civil unions as a compromise, allowing same-sex couples to have legal rights without calling it marriage. This position is more moderate than outright opposition to same-sex marriage, but still aligns with the belief in preserving traditional marriage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

While this answer may appeal to some social conservatives who prioritize religious freedom, it is not the primary position of social conservatism. Taking the government out of marriage may be seen as a way to protect religious institutions from being forced to perform same-sex marriages, but it does not directly address the issue of preserving traditional marriage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

This answer represents a more moderate position that may be held by some social conservatives who have accepted the legalization of same-sex marriage but still want to protect the rights of religious institutions. However, it does not fully align with the primary social conservative belief in preserving traditional marriage, so the score is neutral. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Social conservatives generally oppose same-sex marriage, as they believe in traditional family values and the institution of marriage as being between a man and a woman. However, some social conservatives may have shifted their views over time, which is why the score is not -5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.