In 2011 the Gallup Organization reported that for the first time a majority of Americans believe same-sex marriage should be legally recognized. In its report, data for different demographic groups and changes in their level of support were reported for 2010 and 2011. Review each demographic variable and summarize the percent change between years.

% should be legal, 2010 % should be legal, 2011 Sex and Age Men, 18 to 49 Men, 50+ Women, 18 to 49 Women, 50+ 32 58 37 61 35 65 45 Age 18-34 years 35-54 years 55+ years 54 50 53 Political affiliation Democrats Independent Republicans 49 28 28 Political Views Liberals Moderates Conservatives 70 78 25 28