A new Gallup survey reveals that only 39% of respondents from over 120 countries believe their areas are good for gay and lesbian individuals, an improvement from 23% in 2007. Countries with the highest acceptance include Iceland and the Netherlands, while those with the lowest rates include several African and Eastern European nations. Notably, legal protections correlate with positive perceptions of social acceptance, with a significant increase in countries where same-sex relationships are legal. The report emphasizes the relationship between legal recognition of rights and societal shifts in attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community.
Across 80 countries where same-sex relationships are legal, a median of 46 percent viewed their areas as good places for gay and lesbian people, up from 32 percent in 2007.
The findings underscore the link between legal recognition and social attitudes, indicating that while legal protections can influence social norms, they also reflect broader societal shifts.
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