Gen Z Puts LGBTQ+ Rights at the Heart of Modern Dating

A recent study by dating app Feeld highlights a significant shift in dating priorities among Generation Z, with LGBTQ+ rights emerging as a key topic when evaluating potential matches. The data shows a remarkable 240% increase in the importance of this factor compared to 2023, signaling a generational focus on equality and inclusivity in personal relationships.

This has the knock-on effect of LGBTQ+-friendly platforms being a more preferable choice, especially given that – according to Applied Ethics expert Dr. Natasha McKeever – the number of Gen Z identifying as LGBTQ+ is triple that of any other generation. This fluidity over sexuality makes LGBTQ+ rights more significant in their daily lives, which naturally impacts their dating preferences and habits too.

As younger generations prioritize equality, their stance on LGBTQ+ rights reflects broader social values, which have a major impact on the dating space. Not only are apps going to see greater success if they can cater to a more identity-driven and sexually-fluid audience, but individual matches are more likely to succeed or fail based due to disagreements over trans rights and other important topics – which are also going to be brought up far more often.

With many feeling that LGBTQ+ rights are being harmed or threatened in countries like the US, this is only going to become an increasingly important factor over time, potentially causing a major shift in how a sizable amount of LGBTQ+ and ally users engage with online dating overall.