Males are more likely to view homosexuals as mentally ill than females
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 75/100
Multiple studies demonstrate that males tend to hold more negative attitudes and higher levels of homonegativity toward homosexuality than females.
Evidence for · 2
Widening gender gaps in sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors despite equally effective sexuality education: a cluster randomized controlled trial among Chinese vocational school adolescents.
2026 · cited by 0
This study found that female adolescents demonstrated more liberal attitudes toward homosexuality compared to males.
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First- and Second-Generation Migrants: Attitudes Towards Homosexuality: The Role of Generation, Gender, and Religion.
2025 · cited by 0
This study reported significant gender differences in homonegativity, with women reporting lower levels of homonegativity than men.