Facebook takes a step towards equality!

There are many ways that social media can have an effect on social policy. Facebook's recent move to include LGBT friendly relationship statuses is a step in that direction. The 2 new relationship options are "in a domestic partnership" and "in a civil union".

After last fall’s string of high-profile gay teen suicides, Facebook teamed up with GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) to put a stop to anti-gay bullying on the social network.

GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios said, “When millions of Facebook users see these relationship status options, they gain a greater understanding of the legal inequalities faced by loving and committed same-sex couples in so many states today.

Yay equality!