Published Apr 8, 2019

Radically Normal

Shankar Vedantam delves into the sweeping transformation of public attitudes toward gay rights in the U.S., exploring the impact of media, strategic movements like marriage equality, and personal narratives that have reshaped societal norms and advanced acceptance and equality.

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Marriage Equality Impact

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Radically Normal

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Changing Public AttitudesShankar Vedantam explores the dramatic shift in public attitudes towards gay rights in the United States. He examines the data, media influence, and societal changes that have contributed to this transformation.

Changing Public Attitudes

Marriage Equality Movement

Navigating Identity Struggles

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