The long history of "family" and the family as a unit has been a major obstacle for those seeking marital bliss as same-sex couples. Worldwide, changes have been substantial in the past decade. Today, same-sex marriages:
a. are legally recognized in only one nation in South America
b. are legal in most countries in the world
c. have experienced increasing support in the United States and abroad
d. are not legal in any country besides the United States
Answer: c. have experienced increasing support in the United States and abroad
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