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IPSOS Pride report 2026

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ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 19:29

https://www.ipsos.com/en/ipsos-pride-report-2026

'Where we continue to find diverging views is on transgender access to single-sex facilities, healthcare provision and participation in sport.'

Ipsos' annual global report looks like it's showing steady support for LGB people, and support for anti discrimination, but declining support for T people getting everything they want whenever they want.

(Report was released in July)

Ipsos Pride Report 2026

Our 2026 edition of the Ipsos LGBT+ Pride report shows attitudes stabilising across 26 countries on several key measures, including trans athletes and LGBT media representation.

https://www.ipsos.com/en/ipsos-pride-report-2026

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ArabellaScott · 14/08/2026 08:11

Imdunfer · 14/08/2026 07:56

Maybe only 35% support more gay representation in TV film and advertising because gay acting roles are already everywhere you turn?

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Theatre, drama and the stage, known for being so very hetero...

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Imdunfer · 14/08/2026 07:56

gayhistorynerd · 13/08/2026 22:41

While obvious progress has been made, there's still some pretty depressing statistics here. Less than 50% of UK participants support gay people kissing or holding hands in public? Only 35% supporting more LGBT characters on TV, in films, and in advertising?

Thailand, and Spain seem like the places to be for a more accepting community; they both seem to be big on anti-discrimination, cultural representation and societal acceptance, though I note Thailand aren't as supportive of gay marriage. I need to look more into that, considering the rest of their survey results.

Maybe only 35% support more gay representation in TV film and advertising because gay acting roles are already everywhere you turn?

RedToothBrush · 14/08/2026 07:53

The sport question is fascinating.

Suddenly sex becomes visible and important.

rebax · 14/08/2026 07:16

ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 22:51

Also note that the idea that perpetual 'progress' is inevitable and the Right Thing is ... curious.

'Julian Hows, 70, who was expelled from school for early gay rights activism in 1971, said Pride is important “because it needs to have an underlying level of protest”.

Speaking at the front of the parade at Hyde Park Corner, he added: “We also always need to push further because there’s always somewhere where our rights are being taken away.'

This just doesnt make logical sense.

There is a part of activism which is all about the protest, not the stated goals.

So when you achieve a goal, you move on to the next protest.

Idontknowmuch · 14/08/2026 02:51

Thanks @ArabellaScott this was interesting. I don't think Australia was part of this. A recent survey in Australia shows that approx 80% of parents object to gender ideology being taught in schools which was good to know, but our institutions are so captured that is hard to see progress (or what I would call progress anyway) being made. I worship you UK Terfs, you are inspirational.

Hoardasurass · 14/08/2026 00:23

gayhistorynerd · 13/08/2026 22:41

While obvious progress has been made, there's still some pretty depressing statistics here. Less than 50% of UK participants support gay people kissing or holding hands in public? Only 35% supporting more LGBT characters on TV, in films, and in advertising?

Thailand, and Spain seem like the places to be for a more accepting community; they both seem to be big on anti-discrimination, cultural representation and societal acceptance, though I note Thailand aren't as supportive of gay marriage. I need to look more into that, considering the rest of their survey results.

I suspect that if there were less than being rammed down everyone's throats by the BBC or if the question was asked about just the lgb the answer would be different.
I know if I was asked that I'd be thinking of all the drag queens and current t centred programs pushing gender ideology and would say we need less of it. Yet if you asked me just about the lgb I'd be happy more lesbian, gay and bisexual characters

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ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 22:51

Also note that the idea that perpetual 'progress' is inevitable and the Right Thing is ... curious.

'Julian Hows, 70, who was expelled from school for early gay rights activism in 1971, said Pride is important “because it needs to have an underlying level of protest”.

Speaking at the front of the parade at Hyde Park Corner, he added: “We also always need to push further because there’s always somewhere where our rights are being taken away.'

This just doesnt make logical sense.

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theilltemperedmonster · 13/08/2026 22:49

Makes me proud to be British 😎.

This is annoying:

To what extent do you support or oppose the following:LGBT people being open about their sexual orientation or gender identity with everyone?

I don't care about orientation, but I need to know about sex. Why smoosh them together?

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ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 22:44

I mean, I find anyone kissing in public pretty gross. But anyway.

The other notable thing imo is that no fucker has reported on this enormous poll.

The only news item I found:

https://inews.co.uk/news/why-lgbt-people-fear-uk-less-welcoming-4625403

Why LGBT+ people fear UK is becoming less welcoming

As Pride descends on London, a new poll suggests a drop in support for trans and queer communities’ rights and visibility

https://inews.co.uk/news/why-lgbt-people-fear-uk-less-welcoming-4625403

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gayhistorynerd · 13/08/2026 22:41

While obvious progress has been made, there's still some pretty depressing statistics here. Less than 50% of UK participants support gay people kissing or holding hands in public? Only 35% supporting more LGBT characters on TV, in films, and in advertising?

Thailand, and Spain seem like the places to be for a more accepting community; they both seem to be big on anti-discrimination, cultural representation and societal acceptance, though I note Thailand aren't as supportive of gay marriage. I need to look more into that, considering the rest of their survey results.

JellySaurus · 13/08/2026 21:46

ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 19:47

To what extent do you agree/disagree:

'With parental consent, transgender teenagers should be allowed to receive gender affirming care (e.g., counselling and hormone replacement treatment)'

23 country average: 50%
UK: 37%

Another question about how the UK compares to other countries: Do other countries prioritise and formalise safeguarding the way the UK does? Does our safeguarding-oriented culture among people who work with children and vulnerable adults influence us more in this?

JellySaurus · 13/08/2026 21:41

ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 20:56

Here's a question that I expect has a very different context depending on the public funding of healthcare in relevant country:

'Views on Insurance
Coverage of Gender Transition Costs By Country
Q. How much do you agree or disagree with the following? Health insurance systems should cover the costs of gender transition no differently than the costs of other medical procedures'

Global average: Agree 40%, Disagree 47%
UK: Agree 27%, disagree 54%

I would say that this question is loaded, in favour of gender 'procedures' being presented as medical necessity. Yet the majority still don't think they should be funded by insurance as medical procedures.

I would interpret the UK response as suggesting 54% don't think that the NHS should be funding gender 'procedures'.

In countries where medical case is paid for by insurance, eg USA, are cosmetic procedures covered by insurance? If they are, then the relatively high support for gender procedures might reflect the attitude that they are no different to other cosmetic procedures, rather than any acceptance of gender-affirmation.

PriOn1 · 13/08/2026 21:34

Thanks @ArabellaScott . Very interesting.

Mmmnotsure · 13/08/2026 21:31

AimsAndObjectives · 13/08/2026 19:54

Interesting and encouraging to see France, Canada, US and Sweden down the bottom there with the UK. Also, sneaky to bundle counselling with X-sex hormones in the question.

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Not to mention the misleading phrasing of "hormone replacement treatment".

Thank you @ArabellaScott and well done that UK!

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ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 21:05

'Transgender people should be allowed to use single-sex facilities (e.g., public
restrooms) that correspond to the gender they identify with'

UK

2023 40% support
2024 38% support
2025 30% support
2026 30% agree (53% disagree)

26 country average

2023 55% support
2024 51% support
2025 47% support
2026 47% agree (39% disagree)

Thailand is highest in support of this, with 79% agreeing. GB is lowest, at 30%.

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ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 20:59

To put it another way, twice as many people seem to think that the NHS should not be funding gender procedures as think the NHS should be funding gender procedures.

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ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 20:56

Here's a question that I expect has a very different context depending on the public funding of healthcare in relevant country:

'Views on Insurance
Coverage of Gender Transition Costs By Country
Q. How much do you agree or disagree with the following? Health insurance systems should cover the costs of gender transition no differently than the costs of other medical procedures'

Global average: Agree 40%, Disagree 47%
UK: Agree 27%, disagree 54%

I would say that this question is loaded, in favour of gender 'procedures' being presented as medical necessity. Yet the majority still don't think they should be funded by insurance as medical procedures.

I would interpret the UK response as suggesting 54% don't think that the NHS should be funding gender 'procedures'.

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Hoardasurass · 13/08/2026 20:53

Hoardasurass · 13/08/2026 20:46

Hmm they only asked 16-74 (group range) people in the Uk so hardly a representative number

My mistake thats the age range 😊

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ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 20:53

Trans and gender-diverse people only make up 0.33%, and yet entire countries are being forced to change in a massive way to accommodate them.

Laws and rules are being forced to change in a way that accommodates males and prioritises male desires over women's safety/privacy/dignity/wishes.

Another way of seeing it is that sexist, patriarchal countries are using 'trans' and 'gender' as a way to undermine women's rights.

Many, many men think that feminism 'went too far'.

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ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 20:50

The methodology is worth discussing, but as a rough metric I think it offers some useful insights.

Nearly 20,000 people, and a fairly broad range of countries.

Across all the measures I have looked at so far, support for 'trans' people to access spaces/puberty blockers/sport by gender has consistently dropped over the past few years.

Meanwhile, support for LGB, same sex rights, etc, has remained pretty stable across the board.

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Hoardasurass · 13/08/2026 20:46

Hmm they only asked 16-74 (group range) people in the Uk so hardly a representative number

TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 13/08/2026 20:42

I'm loving these percentages 😍

I see the survey used 'assigned at birth', that would seem to suggest a bias in its questions.

The survey results for these countries should be viewed as reflecting the views of the more "connected" segment of their population.'

Are they saying they only asked the educated urbanites and didn't get any stats from the sticks. Again questionable for a survey.

Thanks for the link to the Canadian article as well,

Trans and gender-diverse people only make up 0.33%, and yet entire countries are being forced to change in a massive way to accommodate them.

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ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 20:35

'Ipsos interviewed a total of 19,019 adults'

It's interesting to see that UK is consistently supportive of LGB rights, same sex marriage, etc. And concurrently, while people are supportive of 'trans' people not being discriminated against, they do not support self ID, or access to sport by 'gender', or medication for gender incongruent children.

The country that scores most highly in support across all metrics for 'trans' people is Thailand.

However, :

'Samples in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, and Türkiye are more urban, more educated, and/or more affluent than the general population. The survey results for these countries should be viewed as reflecting the views of the more "connected" segment of their population.'

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ArabellaScott · 13/08/2026 20:31

'Views About Transgender Athletes by Country

Q. To what extent do you support or oppose the following:

Transgender athletes competing based on the gender they identify with rather than the sex they were assigned at birth'

23 country average: 22% support 48% oppose
Uk: 15% support, 62% oppose

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