Anti-EU and Anti-LGBT Attitudes in Poland: Considering Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate anti-EU and anti- LGBT attitudes in Poland on the basis of quantitative evidence (statistical data) and qualitative evidence (discourse analysis of statements expressed on the Internet). As Euroscepticism seems to frequently appear in conjunction with prejudice against LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual or transgender) persons, the task of this article is to find out whether they may have a common foundation and what it may be.

Keywords

• discourse analysis
• euroscepticism
• homophobia
• patriotism
• poland