Attitudes toward gay men and lesbian women in Taiwan

What is it about?

We investigate the implicit and explicit attitudes people in Taiwan have towards gay men, lesbian women, and their heterosexual counterparts, as well as their attitudes towards same-sex marriage. Our analyses suggest a shift towards wider acceptance of different sexualities in one Asian society.

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Why is it important?

Our study represents one of the first systematic explorations of the implicit and explicit attitudes regarding same-sex attraction in the broader Chinese society and in Asia. It also demonstrates a generational shift in acceptance of sexual minorities within one Asian society.