Childrearing
France Gets With The Times, Allows Gay Couples To Adopt
“In the first half of 2013, the right to marriage and adoption will be open to all couples, without discrimination,” Ayrault told parliament. “Our society is evolving, lifestyles and mentalities are changing. The government will respond to that.”
While many people are celebrating (myself included), it seems not everyone will be pleased with the change. BBC News reports that 63% of French people are in favor of gay marriage while 56% support gay adoption, according to a recent survey. In France, gay people make up 6.5% of the electorate, compared with practicing Catholics at 4.5%.
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