Social Affairs
Acceptance of Homosexuality Drops Sharply Among Youth
A representative study by Utrecht University and the Trimbos Institute reveals that acceptance of homosexuality among Dutch students has fallen significantly over four years. Only 22 percent of boys aged 12 to 16 hold positive views, while the figure for girls dropped from 78 percent to 51 percent. Researchers attribute this shift to broader societal trends, including conservative online influences known as the 'manosphere' and negative political rhetoric. Marie Ricardo of COC and researcher Gonneke Stevens describe the findings as alarming, urging immediate action from schools, parents, and social media companies. The decline is observed across all demographic groups, regardless of migration background or socioeconomic status.
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