Generations of pride? LGBTQ+ rights, sexuality, and voting behaviour in Spain

Stuart J. Turnbull-Dugarte, Guillermo Cordero and José María Ramírez Dueñas

South European Society and Politics, 2024, vol. 29, issue 1, 29-54

Abstract: This study investigates the enduring presence of a sexuality gap in political behaviour within the unique context of Spain – an early-mover country in the expansion of LGBTQ+ rights. First, analysing supply-side dynamics, we demonstrate that political parties in Spain remain markedly polarised on LGBTQ+ rights. Second, utilising original survey data, we observe a more pronounced sexuality gap among younger generations: the youngest LGB voters demonstrate notably greater support for left-wing parties, particularly emergent progressive parties to the left of the social democrats than their older counterparts, while rejecting right-wing alternatives. These results underscore the enduring significance of sexual identity in shaping political behaviours, even in a nation celebrated for its strides in the advancement LGBTQ+ rights.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/13608746.2024.2376371

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