What’s right: Homophobic Attitudes Have Fallen Sharply in Western Europe and the U.S.

Recent data from Our World in Data shows a remarkable shift in attitudes toward homosexuality—especially in Western Europe and the United States. For instance, when a leading statistician was born in 1993, about one-third of people in the U.K. expressed they “would not want homosexual neighbors.” Today, that figure sits at under 5%.

Similarly encouraging trends are visible across Western Europe and the Americas, where acceptance of same-sex relationships has grown consistently over recent decades. In contrast, Eastern Europe, parts of Asia, and Africa still lag behind significantly. This illustrates how cultural, generational, and social changes are making a tangible impact—notably, younger generations today display far greater acceptance than previous ones.

This shift signals a broader movement toward inclusivity and understanding—proof that societal progress is possible when values evolve alongside changing times. And that, truly, is what’s right with the world.