How are right-wing governments affecting social acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in society?

Right-wing governments like those led by Meloni, Trump, and Milei are shifting the 'overtone window' - what's considered acceptable in public discourse and behavior - toward more conservative, straight-oriented policies and opinions. This marks a concerning reversal from progress made in previous decades when, as noted by anthropologist Christo Casos, Spain adopted same-sex marriage and public harassment of gay people became socially unacceptable. This shift demonstrates how political leadership can dramatically alter the social climate for marginalized groups even in countries with progressive legal protections. The change threatens to normalize discrimination that had previously been pushed outside acceptable public behavior.