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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 | |
| Protestant | 61% | 39% | 547 | ±5 | |
| Catholic | 41% | 59% | 259 | ±7 | |
| Jewish † | 10% | 90% | 27 | ±21 |
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 |
| Other faith † | 34% | 66% | 29 | ±21 |
| None | 35% | 65% | 89 | ±12 |