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A June–September 2022 Pew Research Center poll found that support for same-sex marriage in Singapore had risen to 45% and opposition had fallen to 51%. Support was highest among the religiously unaffiliated at 62%, Hindus at 60% and Buddhists at 53%, but lowest among Christians at 29% and Muslims at 21%. [25]
The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Singapore have evolved over the decades. Same-sex sexual activity is legal for both males and females; for men it was officially legalised in 2022 after being de facto decriminalised since 2007, and for women it was always legal.
Singapore has particularly established LGBTQ portals owing to its high Internet penetration rates and the restriction on LGBT content in print and broadcast media. Blowing Wind Gay Forum is an online discussion forum for gay men in Singapore started in 1997 to discuss any issues which concern them. It eschews political, religious, and anti ...
Same-sex marriage in Sweden has been legal since 1 May 2009, following the adoption of a new gender-neutral law on marriage by the Swedish Parliament on 1 April 2009, making Sweden the seventh country in the world to open marriage to same-sex couples nationwide. Marriage replaced Sweden's registered partnerships for same-sex couples.
As Hollywood and Netflix include more queer characters and stories in their content, Singapore’s censorship rules are not sustainable, says lifestyle editor Teng Yong Ping.
A record eleven parties will contest Singapore's election on Friday, but there has been virtual silence on one of the city-state's most controversial issues, gay rights. Victor Ong is 44 and lives ...
Under the Births, Marriages and Deaths Registration Act 81 of 1963 [159] South Africa: Male legal since 1998 Female always legal; equal age of consent since 2007 + UN decl. sign. [68] Limited recognition of unregistered partnerships since 1998; same-sex marriage since 2006 Legal since 2006: Legal since 2002: Since 1998
Singapore drag performer Yeo Sam Jo has been feeling much more confident and safe heading off to shows in the full regalia of pink sequin dress, pearl necklace and heavy make-up. Change is afoot ...