Albert Lott
Academic Argument for Equality: Psychological
As an academic research psychologist I have closely followed the empirical research on the nature of same-sex couples, their families, and what the institution of marriage brings to any relationship. One body of research finds that the psychological and social dynamics of gay and straight intimate relationships closely resemble each other. Like heterosexual couples, same-sex [...]
Academic Argument for Equality: Diverse Religious Views
Today, 53% of Americans believe same-sex marriages should be recognized by law as valid (Gallup), and almost 70% of voters under the age of 40 support the freedom to marry. Acceptance of civil same-sex marriage has been gaining more support over time, with a significant surge in the past two years. According to Republican pollster [...]
Academic Argument for Equality: The Economy, Stupid
Since the state of Massachusetts approved same-sex marriage in 2004 a number of university research institutes and academic departments have evaluated the economic impact of marriage equality. A study of the first 5 years of the Massachusetts experience showed that the state attracted increasing numbers of young, highly educated same-sex professional couples, called a “creative [...]
Academic Argument for Equality: Introduction
I am a social psychologist and Emeritus Professor at the University of Rhode Island. For 17 years part of my teaching and research involved the study of gay and lesbian issues. Much of this work centered on marriage equality for same-sex couples, which I continue to study and advocate. I was impressed by Governor Chafee’s [...]
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