Authoritarianism

Very strongly agree

No, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children

This answer strongly aligns with the authoritarian preference for traditional family structures and opposition to LGBTQ+ rights. It completely denies gay couples the ability to adopt, which is consistent with the historical stance of many authoritarian regimes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

This answer supports the authoritarian preference for traditional family structures and the belief that a mother and father family structure is best for the child. It does not completely deny gay couples the ability to adopt, but it implies a preference for straight couples, which aligns with the historical opposition to LGBTQ+ rights in authoritarian regimes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples

This answer aligns with the authoritarian preference for traditional family structures and social order. It prioritizes straight couples over gay couples, which is consistent with the historical opposition to LGBTQ+ rights in authoritarian regimes. However, it does not completely deny gay couples the ability to adopt, so the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Authoritarianism often supports traditional family structures and may be against extending adoption rights to gay couples. However, this answer does not provide a strong stance or reasoning, so the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

While this answer allows for gay couples to adopt, it still emphasizes the importance of background checks, which may appeal to some authoritarians who value social order and stability. However, it does not prioritize traditional family structures, so the score is negative. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Authoritarianism generally emphasizes traditional values and social order, which often includes opposition to LGBTQ+ rights. Historically, authoritarian regimes such as Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union have been hostile to LGBTQ+ individuals. However, not all authoritarians may be against gay adoption, so the score is not a full -5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.