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The advances of LGBTQIA rights throughout these ten nations illustrate the changes in global expectations and activism toward equality and human rights. The advancements in dynamics and the current rights enjoyed by the LGBTQIA community have been a subject of discourse in various nations with differing levels or rates of progression. In this regard, the progress seen from ten countries is outlined below, based on data from web searches.
Over time, the United States has witnessed a significant rise in acceptance of homosexuality, with 72% of Americans considering it acceptable compared to 49% in 2007 (Passage et al., p88). However, partisan differences persist, with over 80% of Democrats supporting acceptance compared to less than 60% of Republicans.
Vietnam has registered some improvements in the mechanisms of fostering LGBTQIA rights. This has led to better acceptance and tolerability rates by the state, where gay marriages are now acceptable. Importantly, the country enacted a statute that made it possible for people who had relieved themselves of any biological gender through operations to register under another class.
Colombia is one of the progressive countries in terms of same-sex civil partnership and full marriage equality, as it currently allows for legal unions among homosexual couples. It also made the ruling that same-sex couples were no longer restricted from adopting children, which was seen as a progressive step towards the rights of the LGBTQIA community.
Nepal has recognized the third gender on passports and enshrined protections for LGBT people in its constitution. This gradual measure acknowledges the rights of transgender people and reflects equality in the country.
The development of LGBTQIA rights has been approached with a cautiously optimistic tone in Taiwan, at least given that the country's president is a personal supporter of same-sex marriages. At the local government level, progress entails that same-sex partnerships are being recognized at household registration offices in Taipei.
Sweden shows a high level of acceptance, with 94% of the population claiming their support for homosexuality. The GDP per capita above $50,000 is an indicator of how progressive the country is in terms of rallying for LGBTQIA rights.
South Africa is another country where there has been significant headway, with a 21-point rise in recognition of homosexuality from the year 2002. To date, 54% of people think that homosexuals should be integrated into society.
Japan is also developing in terms of growing acceptance of homosexuality. The change in attitudes is marked, with more than half the population now endorsing acceptance of homosexuality as a social attitude.
Germany's GDP per capita, being more than $50,000, is indicative of the country's level of accepting homosexuality. The country's prosperity and development go hand in hand with its liberal attitude to LGBTQIA rights.
In Kenya, the acceptance of homosexuality has increased dramatically from just 1% in the past to 14% today. This 'about turn' represents some new attitudes in the country.
The advances of LGBTQIA rights throughout these ten nations illustrate the changes in global expectations and activism toward equality and human rights.
Presented by SHAVA, this article is part of our commitment to embracing the diversity within the transgender community. SHAVA stands in solidarity with transgender people of color, advocating for acceptance and allyship that recognize and celebrate the richness of their diverse experiences.
