Poland divided

The Poles are going to cast their votes this Sunday and outcomes could be not that predictable. While the ruling party, Law and Justice is expected to be supported by many citizens it remains unclear if the Party will be able to form a government without coalition with its rivals. Law and Justice (PiS) has a life-long record of oppressing LGBTQ community and depriving it from some basic rights. Unfortunately, this force has somebody to the left. Konfederacja, far-right national political party, is currently trying to overcome 5% barrier according to the recent surveys. Considering this, LGBTQ Poles have reasons to be concerned. Both parties are determined to fight against “gender and LGBT ideology”.

The surveys have also revealed another relatively new trend among people under 30. That is, young men tend to support national sentiments while their spouses have more liberal views. In particular, 62% of men are ready to support PiS or even more radical parties while 55% of women prefer to cast their votes against the ruling party. The trend, however, has a reasonable explanation. That is, nationalists prefer violence and brutal force in achieving their goals while women are often fed up with violence outbreaks and prefer more peaceful problem solving. “Young women are more pragmatic, they want to talk about real problems, while the men are fascinated by the ideological stuff,” said Banach, one of the left wing candidates. The key word is “pragmatic”. Why shouldn’t conservatives and liberals in Poland enjoy the same rights regardless of their gender identity?