Russia’s anti gay-propagation law a hardheaded approach to stem demographic winter

September 13, 2013 (realwomenofcanada.ca) – In June, the Russian Parliament (Duma) unanimously passed a law, by liberals, conservatives, and socialists, that banned propaganda normalizing homosexuality. In addition to the legislature, it had the support of 86 percent of the Russian people.

It was not borne out of hostility towards persons with same-sex orientation, as claimed by some. Rather, it was drafted with the intent of protecting the well-being of Russian children. It is in line with the European Convention on Human Rights standards and European jurisprudence.

The law was an amendment to a previous law, passed in December 2010, aimed at protecting children and family life in Russia. The law prohibits the propagation (not the behavior) of any activity aimed at harming the psychological or physical well-being of minors and prohibits propaganda promoting alternative sexual lifestyles, along the lines of the promotion of the use of intoxicating drugs, alcohol, gambling and the use of offensive language.  (more...)

Russia’s anti gay-propagation law a hardheaded approach to stem demographic winter