Question

What is the most common reason people oppose the liberalization of social policy, such as to allow same-sex marriage or abortion rights for women?

Select one:

A. traditional religious or moral values
B. concerns about the economic cost of these rights
C. progressive social values
D. concerns that their own rights will be violated

Answer 1

A. traditional religious or moral values

Answer 2

A. traditional religious or moral values Most cultures and religions espouse an ideal form of marriage and an ideal set of marriage partners. Given that systems of religion and systems of civil authority often reflect and support each other, conservative members of society may be opposed to same sex unions because of these values.