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Acceptance of Homosexuality Among Dutch Boys Nearly Halved in Four Years. 'We Did Not Expect Such a Sharp Decline'

NRC·20 September · 19:45·3 days ago

A four-year study by Utrecht University and the Trimbos Institute reveals that acceptance of homosexuality among Dutch adolescents has dropped significantly, with boys' acceptance rates halving since 2021. Lead researcher Gonneke Stevens noted the decline is steeper than expected, returning to 2009 levels. The research also found that girls have become less tolerant, with positive views dropping from 78 to 51 percent. Researchers attribute this shift to negative political rhetoric and a resurgence of traditional gender norms, noting that boys face greater social penalties for perceived femininity.

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