Authors: Willem Huijnk, Roxy Damen en Lonneke van Kampen.
Source: Sociaal en Cultureel Planbureau
LHBT-monitor 2022 (SCP)
The living situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the Netherlands
Lesbian, gay and bisexual Dutch people still feel less safe than heterosexuals. They are more often victims of (sexual) violence and disrespectful behavior than heterosexuals. Compared to 2012, the security situation of lesbian women and gay men has improved, but this does not apply to bisexual people. Bisexual women in particular are more often victims of sexual violence. This has emerged from research by the Social and Cultural Planning Office (SCP) into the living situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the Netherlands.
The research also shows that LGB people generally take the same position as heterosexuals when it comes to matters such as work, housing and leisure activities. A second other positive outcome of the study is that lesbian women and gay men are just as psychologically healthy and happy as heterosexual people.
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