Einstellungen zu geschlechterpolitischen Fragen im gesamteuropäischen Vergleich
Attitudes towards Gender Equality and LGBTQI Issues in European Comparison

Summary/Abstract: Right wing and populist parties are on the rise in almost all European countries and in some they are part of the government. Such parties are united in opposing gender equality and LGBQTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Transgender and Intersexual) rights and supporting traditional hetero-normative gender roles and family forms. Against this background, the article analyzes whether such political positions can build on support among the broader population. It sheds light on national differences in attitudes towards gender equality and LGBTQI issues and uses different surveys to illuminate variances in the spread of gender stereotypes, gender equality as a norm and towards sexual minorities. In general, gender equality functions as an accepted norm in all countries and is perceived as a core element of democracy and a goal towards European Union integration. Nevertheless, ‘old’ and ‘new’ EU member states differ considerably regarding their populations’ ideas about what gender and LGBTQI equality in day-to-day life entails – with ‘old’ EU member states usually taking a more progressive stance than ‘new’ member states.

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