Share of people with an LGBTQ+ acquaintance 2020, by support level
In a survey conducted in December 2020, around 34 percent of heterosexual Japanese respondents were grouped into a category called "aware, but not taking action". This category groups people who are generally aware of the LGBTQ+ community, but do not consider LGBTQ+ issues, as they are not closely acquainted with anyone directly affected. Almost 16 percent of people in this group reported to know someone who identifies as part of a sexual minority.
The respondent groups most likely to have a family member, friend or acquaintance who is part of the community were evaluated to be either active supporters or naturally open-minded, showing that familiarity with the LGBTQ+ community was in correlation with the level of understanding and support.
The acronym LGBTQ+, often just LGBT, is an umbrella term describing members of sexual minorities. The individual letters stand for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning, with the "+" including an additional and larger spectrum of sexual identities and gender identities.
The respondent groups most likely to have a family member, friend or acquaintance who is part of the community were evaluated to be either active supporters or naturally open-minded, showing that familiarity with the LGBTQ+ community was in correlation with the level of understanding and support.
The acronym LGBTQ+, often just LGBT, is an umbrella term describing members of sexual minorities. The individual letters stand for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning, with the "+" including an additional and larger spectrum of sexual identities and gender identities.
