Posted on 06/07/2011 1:15:37 PM PDT by wagglebee
June 7, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Even though the best data available puts the prevalence of homosexuality at less then 4% of the U.S. population (possibly considerably less), on average American adults believe that 25% of the population is homosexual, according to a new Gallup poll.
Over half of Americans estimate that 1 in 5 (20%) are homosexual, and thirty-five percent estimate that 1 in 4 (25%) are homosexual, according to the poll, which involved interviews with 1,018 U.S. adults in all 50 states.
“Americans perceive that there is a large U.S. gay population—one far larger than is likely reality,” concludes the pollster, observing that the tendency to overstate the population is likely due, at least in part, to the level of exposure that Americans have to homosexuality.
Despite their status as a small minority, in the past several decades homosexuals have built a well-funded and politically powerful activist movement that has placed homosexuality at the forefront of political and popular culture. Besides the public gay pride parades that take place in many cities across the country, popular media is increasingly saturated with positive portrayals of homosexuals and homosexuality.
“Americans’ current collective estimate … is likely driven more by perceptions and exposure than by scientific measurement or reality,” said the pollster.
The pollster also said that, in conjunction with recent poll numbers showing an increased support for gay “marriage,” “it is clear that America’s gay population—no matter the size—is becoming a larger part of America’s mainstream consciousness.”
Interestingly, the poll found significant differences between the estimates given by those of different levels of education, sex, and gender.
“Americans with lower incomes and less education give the highest estimates, on average, of the U.S. gay and lesbian population, and far higher estimates than those with higher incomes and more education,” Gallup found. “Americans aged 18 to 29 give a higher average estimate than older Americans, and women give a far higher average estimate than men.”
The most recent study to look at the question of how much of the population is homosexual was released earlier this year by The Williams Institute of the UCLA School of Law. It found that approximately 3.5% of the population is gay.
The main researcher behind that study was recently asked by The New Civil Rights Movement how his figures jibe with the oft-cited statistic that 10% of the population is gay. Gary Gates observed that the 10% figure was pulled from a non-scientific work by sexologist Alfred Kinsey, and that it was latched on to by gay activists as a useful “political strategy.”
“It was a brilliant political strategy as a figure that was large enough to ‘matter’ but hopefully not so large as to threaten the general population,” said Gates.
The University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center has also been conducting research into the prevalence of homosexuality for many years. Their 2008 survey found that only 2% of the population was homosexual, a number that was consistent with previous findings dating back to the 80s.
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As they are in NY, saying 60% think gay marriage is alright. I say BS to that.
That’s because Americans believe what they see on TV, which is 25% homosexual.
I agree, except for the percentage. TV is way more than 25% homo.
Yea. We do... watch tv, watch movies, walk down a street in any major metropolitan area, ... Yep, he’s gay. Yep, he’s gay. Yep, he’s gay. Yep, he’s gay. Yep, he’s gay. Sure seems like we’re outnumbered.
Only fake conservatives (Libertarians, Et al) treat this as a non-issue, true conservatives know that the push of sodomy into society strikes at the heart of conservatism.
Despite claims it can only be genetic, they are recruiting mightily. They even have actresses proudly proclaiming they are “bisexual”. Is that genetic? Or is it just an anything goes orgy?
Kinsey was a gay sexual predator who "over-sampled" his population.
It is between .8 and 1 percent. Where does the 4% come from?
The homosexual agenda pushers want us to believe it is higher than it is. And they are actively recruiting through entertainment and public schools.
To the point that legislation in the House was controlled for 4 years by the San Francisco rep.
In addition, she got the job through a gay scandal (Foley).
an excellent observation
and the pervasive presence of the electronic media is the vehicle that allows this
it wasn't possible before tv and the internet
The premise is always that anyone practicing homosexual behavior is 'born that way' and a victim of straight society not having compassion and understanding for his attraction to the same sex. Unfortunately, many politicians (just about all Democrats and many Republicans) willingly buy into this lie and very publicly approve of homosexual behavior and - for most Democrats - champion same-sex 'marriage' (the homosexual's holy grail). No wonder the American people are wildly mistaken in their perception that homosexuals comprise 25% of the U.S. population. If you get your information from the MSM (mainly TV) that is the message. Apparently, many Americans are receiving it, loud and clear.
Well Duh!!!
They’re watching telebision are they not.
And doesn’t EVERY show - every drama, every comedy, every “reality” show, every TV contest, every musical, every documentary, have to have, is required to have, it’s obligatory “gay” person, couple, scene or joke or “gay” innuendo? Yes!!!
So, of course Americans think a “gay” someone lives on every block. How could they NOT think that.
Is it reality? No.
Unless there is a black playing opposite them.
and of course a black homosexualis a TV god.
As usual less than 10% of the population will dictate and demand special treatment.
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