Pride and prejudice: public attitudes toward homosexuality

Key Points

• The aim is to examine changes in public attitudes towards homosexuality in South Africa over the last five years.
• Analyzed data from the South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS).
• Evaluated attitudes toward homosexual behavior.
• Assessed the relationship between attitudes and incidents of discrimination and violence.
• Identified a shift in public attitudes toward increased acceptance of homosexuality.
• Noted persistent discrimination and hate crimes despite progressive legislation.
• Highlighted variations in sexual prejudice intensity across different demographics.