That is the result of the Living History Forum's new study.
72 percent of the students surveyed - who are in grade 9 and grades 1-3 of upper secondary school - said they strongly respect other people's opinions and ways of life.
But compared with 2013, there are differences.
At that time, 3 percent had a very negative attitude towards LGBTQI people. Now the figure is 15 percent.
It is a break from the trend. Previously we have seen increased tolerance towards minorities; we do not now, and we must take that seriously, says Superintendent Petra Mårselius.
Mårselius is also concerned that the proportion of students who report feeling vulnerable has increased.
According to the study, girls are more tolerant than boys.
The focus of the study has been attitudes towards seven minority groups:
+) immigrants
+) Afro-Swedes/Black people
+) Jews
+) Muslims
+) Roma
+) Sami
+) gay, bisexual and transgender people
72 percent of those surveyed say they respect other people's life choices and believe that society benefits from diversity.
Compared with 2013, the Living History Forum sees an increase in both the share of students reporting exposure to bullying, threats and violence and the share with negative attitudes towards the various minority groups, with responses towards LGBTQI people standing out.
8,127 students in grades 9 and 1-3 of upper secondary school were surveyed. The study was conducted in the 2024-2025 academic year.
