Given the rapid spread of topics related to the LGBTQIA+ community, also due to the internet, particularly over the last two decades, it's easy to see how a large group identifying with specific ideas might also exhibit shared political affinities, which often differ from those of the general population, based on the group's specific needs, as happens for other minorities or distinct societal segments (whether united by occupation, country of origin, or other factors). In particular, this is more likely when political factions are divided over policies concerning these individuals, with approaches and attitudes that can be categorized as "conservative" (aiming to maintain the status quo, including some existing disparities, traditions, and values viewed as immutable or justifiable, or otherwise difficult to modify), or, more rarely, reactionary, and "progressive" (so favouring reforms that alter the current situation in a more egalitarian way, driven by the belief that this can improve people's lives). The aim is to try to identify and analyze a potential link between people's sexual orientation (specifically, non-heterosexual) and their political leanings. Consequently, this research will not consider the influence of gender identity, except to a small extent. The first part of the thesis focuses on the political identification of non-heterosexual people and the likelihood of them voting for right-wing, centrist, or left-wing parties, obviously with nuances in these categories, considering research about recent elections in the European Union and the United States of America, as well as their views on societal and specific issues. In the second and third parts, however, the focus shifts to the factors that may drive non-heterosexual individuals to make specific voting choices, considering the impact (positive or negative) of certain social and cultural conditions (particularly discrimination or acceptance), the economic circumstances typically experienced by these individuals, and government policies affecting them (such as anti-discrimination laws, same-sex marriage, and same-sex adoption).
Data la rapida diffusione, dovuta anche a internet, che hanno avuto i temi legati alla comunità LGBTQIA+, soprattutto negli ultimi due decenni, si comprende facilmente che la formazione di un ampio gruppo che si riconosce in determinate idee potrebbe mostrare anche affinità politiche simili, che si differenziano dalla media della popolazione in modo specifico sulle base delle loro necessità, come avviene per altre minoranze, o altre specifiche componenti della società (che siano accomunate per lavoro, paese d’origine, o altri motivi ancora). In particolare, ciò diventa più probabile nel momento in cui gli schieramenti politici sono divisi sulle norme che riguardano queste persone, con approcci e atteggiamenti che si possono categorizzare come “conservatore” (nel senso di mantenere lo status quo, comprese alcune eventuali disparità, tradizioni e valori considerati immutabili o giustificabili, o comunque difficilmente modificabili), o in casi più rari reazionario, e “progressista” (quindi favorire riforme che alterino la situazione attuale in senso più egualitario, con la convinzione che ciò possa migliorare le condizioni delle persone). L’obiettivo è quello di cercare di individuare e analizzare un eventuale legame tra l’orientamento sessuale delle persone (nello specifico non-eterosessuali) e la loro inclinazione politica. Non sarà di consequenza considerata in questa ricerca l’influenza dell’identità di genere delle persone, se non in piccola parte. La prima parte della tesi è dedicata all’identificazione politica delle persone non-eterosessuali e alla probabilità che esse hanno di votare partiti di destra, centro e sinistra, ovviamente con sfumature nel mezzo, considerando ricerche relative a elezioni recenti nell’Unione Europea e negli Stati Uniti d’America, nonché le loro opinioni per quanto riguarda alcuni ambiti della società e determinati temi. Nella seconda e nella terza parte, invece, il focus riguarda le cause che possono spingere le persone non-eterosessuali a fare determinate scelte di voto, considerando l’impatto (positivo o negativo) che causano determinate condizioni sociali e culturali (in particolare la discriminazione o l’essere accettati), le condizioni economiche tendenzialmente vissute da queste persone, e le politiche che i governi attuano nei loro confronti (leggi anti-discriminazione, matrimonio per persone dello stesso sesso, adozioni omogenitoriali).
Indagine sul legame tra orientamento sessuale e orientamento politico
ZANELLA, GIOVANNI
2025/2026
Abstract
Given the rapid spread of topics related to the LGBTQIA+ community, also due to the internet, particularly over the last two decades, it's easy to see how a large group identifying with specific ideas might also exhibit shared political affinities, which often differ from those of the general population, based on the group's specific needs, as happens for other minorities or distinct societal segments (whether united by occupation, country of origin, or other factors). In particular, this is more likely when political factions are divided over policies concerning these individuals, with approaches and attitudes that can be categorized as "conservative" (aiming to maintain the status quo, including some existing disparities, traditions, and values viewed as immutable or justifiable, or otherwise difficult to modify), or, more rarely, reactionary, and "progressive" (so favouring reforms that alter the current situation in a more egalitarian way, driven by the belief that this can improve people's lives). The aim is to try to identify and analyze a potential link between people's sexual orientation (specifically, non-heterosexual) and their political leanings. Consequently, this research will not consider the influence of gender identity, except to a small extent. The first part of the thesis focuses on the political identification of non-heterosexual people and the likelihood of them voting for right-wing, centrist, or left-wing parties, obviously with nuances in these categories, considering research about recent elections in the European Union and the United States of America, as well as their views on societal and specific issues. In the second and third parts, however, the focus shifts to the factors that may drive non-heterosexual individuals to make specific voting choices, considering the impact (positive or negative) of certain social and cultural conditions (particularly discrimination or acceptance), the economic circumstances typically experienced by these individuals, and government policies affecting them (such as anti-discrimination laws, same-sex marriage, and same-sex adoption).| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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