Dutch are generally positive towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT), but intimacy in public Space is sometimes sensitive. According to a study by the Social and Cultural Planning Office (SCP).
Gay Pride in Amsterdam. © ANP. For instance, two men kissing in public by 35 percent of the population as ‘offensive’ considered . ’28 Percent have more difficulty as they walk hand-in-hand, then when a man and a woman, “it sounds in the report ‘Why get married, do not kiss.”
Still standing Most Dutch according to the report in general not opposed LGBTs. ‘Equal rights are supported and friendships with LGBT or gay teachers are not a problem. “
Acceptance
‘ Skim acceptance in the Netherlands is thinner than it looks,” concludes the advocacy for gay COC in a comment. “There is still a lot to fight for so many Dutch have trouble with something innocent and liefdevols as a kiss or hand-in-hand walk,” said President Tanja Ineke.
The COC advocates better information on LGBT in schools. “To this end, the topic should be made compulsory for teachers academies”, says the organization. According to the COC is in training for teachers ‘very brief’ attention to the subject.
International
Dutch also turn to international standards to have a positive attitude against homosexuality. “That Netherlands no longer tops the list, mainly due to the increased tolerance in countries like Spain, Sweden, Iceland and Denmark,” the report said.
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