People in Singapore more liberal now on gay rights: Poll

The polls showed that people have become more liberal on gay rights over time, especially the younger generation. PHOTO: REUTERS

There has been a thawing of views on gay rights in Singapore, with people becoming less opposed to issues such as gay marriage and gay sex, according to a survey by the Institute of Policy Studies. But even with the shift, Singapore residents remain largely conservative on moral issues such as infidelity and gambling.

The findings are part of a wider survey on race, language and religion, which polled 4,000 people between August last year and January this year. It comes five years after a similar survey done in 2013. Comparing the results of both surveys, people have become more liberal over time, especially the younger generation.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 03, 2019, with the headline People in Singapore more liberal now on gay rights: Poll. Subscribe