Politics
Acceptance of Homosexuality Among Youth Has Dropped Sharply: 'Extremely Concerning'
A new HBSC study by Utrecht University and the Trimbos Institute reveals that acceptance of homosexuality among Dutch youth aged 12 to 16 has declined significantly between 2021 and 2025. Positive attitudes dropped from 40% to 22% among boys and from 78% to 51% among girls, a trend researchers attribute to a broadening societal debate on sexual diversity. The decrease is observed across all demographic groups, leading experts to warn of increased mental health risks for LGBTQ+ youth and calling for schools to maintain supportive environments despite growing resistance.
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