What Underlies the Opposition to Trans-Inclusive Policies? The Role of Concerns About Male Violence Versus Attitudes Toward Trans People - Thekla Morgenroth, Jordan R. Axt, Erin C. Westgate, 2022

Specifically, while opponents claim that concerns about male violence are the primary reason driving their opposition, attitudes toward transgender people more strongly predicted policy views. These results highlight the limitations of focusing on overt discourse and emphasize the importance of investigating psychological mechanisms underlying policy support...
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01461672221137201