Attitude towards Homosexuality in Ten Countries: A Review

Authors

  • Garima Sharma MA (Clinical Psychology) Amity University, Noida, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/0904.144

Keywords:

Homosexuality, countries, attitude, religion, education, age, gender, acquaintance

Abstract

The present study reviewed researches conducted in ten counties viz. Israel, Italy, India, Albania, Ghana, Portuguese, Indonesia, Russia, U.S.A and Australia. Majority of the countries held a negative attitude towards homosexuality. Attitude also depends on certain characteristics and beliefs of a person. Religious affiliations are associated with negative attitude and intolerance of homosexuality. People with higher education tends to have a positive attitude towards homosexuality. Female gender is associated with more tolerance towards homosexuality than the male gender. Moreover, individuals who are acquainted or had a contact with homosexual had a positive attitude towards them.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Garima Sharma. (2022). Attitude towards Homosexuality in Ten Countries: A Review. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.25215/0904.144