Tolerance of sexual orientations and gender identities varies widely in Switzerland
The concept of tolerance varies widely in Switzerland
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Listening: Tolerance of sexual orientations and gender identities varies widely in Switzerland
In principle, tolerance is an important value for a large part of the Swiss population. But opinions differ on the nature of this tolerance, whether between men and women or according to the political orientation of the parties.
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La conception de la tolérance varie fortement en Suisse
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The gap is particularly clear on the question of tolerance towards other sexual orientations and gender identities, as shown by a Sotomo Institute poll published on Sunday. Women consider these two themes to be very important, at 66% and 50% respectively. Men are less convinced at only 49% and 32% respectively.
A similar picture emerges according to political party. A large majority of leftwing Social Democrat and Green Party supporters consider tolerance of other sexual orientations (85%) and gender identities (70%) to be important. Only 33% and 14% of rightwing People’s Party supporters respectively feel this way.
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