SvennoJ said:
shavenferret said:
The queerphobes overseas are much worse than american queerphobes, which you obviously don't care about. You think that we should just only complain about our own problems and i don't like that very much. |
Do you have any data behind your statement?
I can only find data suggesting the opposite:
While both the US and Europe have issues with violence against LGBTQ+ individuals, data suggests Europe, particularly Western Europe, generally has lower rates of violence and better legal protections, with countries like Canada, Sweden, and the Netherlands being ranked among the safest globally . However, violence remains a concern in both regions, and the level of risk varies significantly between countries within Europe due to differences in legal rights and social acceptance.
United States
- Violence against LGBTQ+ people is a significant problem in the US, with hate crimes and discrimination occurring across the country.
- The level of violence can vary by state and even by city, influenced by local laws and social attitudes.
Europe
- LGBTQ+ rights and safety vary widely across Europe, with some countries having strong legal protections and high social acceptance, while others lag behind.
- Western European countries consistently rank as safer for LGBTQ+ individuals due to factors like legal protections and social acceptance, according to indices like the Asher & Lyric's LGBTQ+ Danger Index.
- Even in Europe, violence is a concern, and some countries outside of Western Europe may pose a higher risk.
Key differences
- Legal Protections: Many European countries have stronger legal frameworks for protecting LGBTQ+ individuals, such as comprehensive anti-discrimination laws and legal recognition of same-sex relationships.
- Social Acceptance: While both regions have a range of social acceptance, the overall average is higher in many Western European nations, contributing to lower rates of violence.
- Safety Rankings: Rankings consistently place a number of European countries at the top for LGBTQ+ safety, indicating lower overall risk compared to the US.
According to multiple recent rankings, Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands, Malta, and Spain are among the safest countries for LGBTQ+ individuals due to their legal protections and social acceptance. Other highly-ranked countries include Portugal, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Australia. These nations generally have robust anti-discrimination laws, legalized same-sex marriage, and a generally accepting society.
Eastern Europe however :/
https://rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org/
And yeah the UK is dropping fast
“Moves in the UK, Hungary, Georgia and beyond signal not just isolated regressions, but a coordinated global backlash aimed at erasing LGBTI rights, cynically framed as the defence of tradition or public stability, but in reality designed to entrench discrimination and suppress dissent.” |
