Latin America has been at the forefront of the expansion of rights for same-sex couples. Proponents of same-sex marriage frame the issue as related to human rights and democratic deepening; opponents emphasize morality tied to religious values. Elite framing shapes public opinion when frames resonate with individuals’ values and the frame source is deemed credible. Using surveys in 18 Latin American countries in 2010 and 2012, this article demonstrates that democratic values are associated with support for same-sex marriage while religiosity reduces support, particularly among strong democrats. The tension between democratic and religious values is particularly salient for women, people who live outside the capital city, and people who came of age during or before democratization.

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拉丁美洲的民主价值观、宗教信仰和对同性婚姻的支持

拉丁美洲一直处于扩大同性伴侣权利的最前沿。同性婚姻的支持者将此问题界定为与人权和民主深化有关；反对者强调与宗教价值观相关的道德。当框架与个人价值观产生共鸣并且框架来源被认为是可信的时，精英框架塑造了公众舆论。本文使用 2010 年和 2012 年对 18 个拉丁美洲国家的调查表明，民主价值观与对同性婚姻的支持有关，而宗教信仰会减少支持，尤其是在强大的民主人士中。民主和宗教价值观之间的紧张关系对女性、居住在首都以外的人以及在民主化期间或之前成年的人来说尤为突出。