What is Slovakia’s stand on homosexuality? They definitely don’t seem to have an official one.

In general, homosexuality remains taboo. For gays, it would be very difficult to live openly in most Slovak towns or villages.

A recent survey conducted by the MVK agency for the daily SME indicates that 50 percent of parents do not want a homosexual teaching their child. However, 35.9 percent of respondents have never met a homosexual and more than 28 percent stated that they do not care about the sexual orientation of the people they meet. Only 19 percent have met homosexuals on occasion.

Sociologists say that available statistics on homosexuals in Slovakia do not reflect the real situation of the gay community. Based on a recent survey conducted within the gay community, more than 46 percent of gays hide their orientation from their families. At least half of them hide their orientation from colleagues and neighbours, as well as physicians.

However, sociologists claim there is a general tolerance towards homosexuals in Slovakia.

What is Slovakia’s stand on homosexuality?