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TABLE 9.1 PERSONAL ADS
Women Seeking Men
- A little about me: 35-year-old white female; thick/curvy and very attractive; professional,
highly educated; independent; great sense of humor; huge sports fan; consider myself loyal,
honest, caring person.
A little about what I’m looking for: SINGLE male between 29-43; open to all races, ethnicities; has
a steady job, own place; good sense of humor; sports fan; a man who can handle an independent
woman with a career. - Interested in meeting a down to earth Caucasian fellow, age 35-45; looking for qualities
such as stability, responsibility, class, good parent to their kids if they have any, able to
manage their finances, likes to travel and have fun; would prefer someone who is family
oriented. I’m attractive, educated, down to earth, own my home, enjoy cooking; like
spending time with family.
Men Seeking Women
- I’m 28, black, employed and a student, sports fan, honest, very talented, tall; have my own
everything (car, apartment, etc); love music, dining out, travel. Hopefully you are: I prefer
white or Latina/Hispanic, love sports, music; like to travel, dress well, attractive. - I’m a 27 year old guy wanting to meet a petite lady; I’m hardworking, smart, and passionate;
great sense of humor; please be 5’3” and under, very thin to medium build.
Source: pittsburgh.craigslist.org 7/28/ 10.
Gay Marriage
Civil Union
Prohibits Same-Sex
Prohibits Same-Sex, Allows Domestic Partnership
Neither Prohibits nor Allows
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FIGURE 9.1 The status of same-sex marriage in the United States.