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Do you think being homosexual is something people choose to be, or do you think it is something they cannot change?
Whether homosexuality is a choice or unchangeable · Asked in 1 wave, 1994 · 958 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Something people choose to be | Something they cannot change | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 50% | 50% | 958 | ±4 | |
| 18–29 | 60% | 40% | 171 | ±9 | |
| 30–44 | 48% | 52% | 319 | ±6 | |
| 45–64 | 47% | 53% | 299 | ±6 | |
| 65+ |
General Social Survey 1994 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1994 | 1994-01-04 to 1994-06-29 | face to face | 2,992 | 958 |
| 45% |
| 55% |
| 168 |
| ±8 |