Arguments des partisans et opposants de l'initiative Reynard "Lutter contre les discriminations basées sur l'orientation sexuelle" (2010-2020)

Abstract

This research project addresses the arguments of the supporters and opponents of Mathias Reynard's parliamentary initiative, entitled "Combating discrimination based on sexual orientation", submitted to popular vote on February 9, 2020. The initiative, accepted by the Swiss population aimed to complete article 261bis of the Swiss Criminal Code, which punishes certain forms of discrimination, by adding discrimination based on sexual orientation. The arguments of the supporters and opponents of the initiative were coded from the debates that took place in the National Council and the Council of States, as well as from the debates that took place on the airwaves of the radio program Forum, broadcast by Radio Télévision Suisse. The arguments of the opponents were then linked to the different forms of homophobia as theorized by Borrillo in particular.