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The young are regarded as the most tolerant generation. That's why results of this LGBTQ survey are 'alarming'

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  1. alyaza
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    i'm going to take a not-so-wild gander and say that, given when the decline began, this is probably to some extent tied into the pervasive culture war bullshit that's been going on more or less...

    i'm going to take a not-so-wild gander and say that, given when the decline began, this is probably to some extent tied into the pervasive culture war bullshit that's been going on more or less since trump was confirmed for the republican nomination in mid-2016. his confirmation corresponded with a broader rise and increasingly vocal contingent of anti-LGBT right wingers and of course the radical right--and now that they're established, increasingly includes radicalization of young people (which has been bandied about at length). this seems to also be the opinion of the folks in this article:

    The young are bombarded by hate speech on social platforms from viral videos to “mean tweets,” Gerzema said. “Our toxic culture is enveloping young people. It instills fear, alienation, but also permissibility” that could sway “impressionable" young minds on what is acceptable.
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    The increase in violence and discrimination mirrors the trajectory of the acceptance survey. The report, first commissioned in 2014, reflected positive momentum from historic gains for LGBTQ rights – such as the same-sex marriage ruling – in its first three years. But that shifted in 2017 with fallout from the presidential election, advocates say.

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  2. sonamtashi
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    This is really discouraging. That's a huge drop in just two years.

    This is really discouraging. That's a huge drop in just two years.

    6 votes
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    ThyMrMan
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    Justed wanted to post the non-amp link because I couldn't find a easy way to get back to the normal page and I hate amp on the computer....

    Justed wanted to post the non-amp link because I couldn't find a easy way to get back to the normal page and I hate amp on the computer.
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/24/lgbtq-acceptance-millennials-decline-glaad-survey/1503758001/

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    1. meghan
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      thank you. amp is terrible.

      thank you. amp is terrible.

      7 votes
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    Eva
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    "Young" (18-34).

    "Young" (18-34).

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    1. hamstergeddon
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      I for one appreciate being considered young in my 30s :D

      I for one appreciate being considered young in my 30s :D

      7 votes