Culture is more than a set of ideas or patterns of behavior shared by a group of people. It also includes general mechanisms created by people to promote and maintain their core values. The recent changes in same-sex marriage laws in the United States reflects the influence of which of these types of mechanisms?

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Same-sex marriage laws in the United States were influenced by powerful institutions such as the Supreme Court, which made the landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide in 2015. The decision reflected a shift in societal values towards equal rights and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.

Culture Is More Than a Set of Ideas or Patterns