Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
6. Minority groups
Half or more in all European countries surveyed have a favorable view of Jews
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- 6. Minority groups
- Young people in Europe are more accepting of homosexuality
- Homosexuality more widely accepted in Western Europe
- Unfavorable views of minority groups more common in East Germany than West Germany
- Unfavorable views of Roma are widespread in Central, Eastern Europe
- Half or more in all European countries surveyed have a favorable view of Jews
- Older Europeans view Muslims more unfavorably than younger adults
- In Europe, those with less education are more likely to view Muslims unfavorably
- Supporters of populist parties and their views of Muslims
- In many European countries, unfavorable opinions of Muslims have become less common
- Positive views of Muslims more common in Western Europe and Russia