Study: Vast Majority of Moroccans Reject Gay Friendships, Express Social Intolerance
88% of Moroccans would not want a gay friend, according to a study conducted by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis (MIPA).
Similarly, nearly half (45%) of respondents do not trust foreigners or people practicing a religion other than Islam, the study notes, also noting that 76% of respondents would not have an atheist friend.
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Furthermore, 74% of respondents believe that human rights are not respected in Morocco, while 95% believe that corrupt practices are widespread in the country.
The study was conducted in October and November last year with a sample of 1,500 people over the age of 18, 68% of whom live in urban areas.
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