Måneskin’s Victoria De Angelis says Italy is “still very conservative” when it comes to homosexuality

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Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis has explained that her home country of Italy is still “very conservative” when it comes to homosexuality, and recalled how she was made to feel “uncomfortable” for dating women.The 23-year-old was speaking in a new interview when she explained how traditional attitudes are still rife within society, and how it impacted her as an openly queer musician.Born in Vatican City, Rome, De Angelis said that her sexuality drew some unwanted attention in her home country, and that residents there would make her feel “uncomfortable” regarding the relationships she had.“I remember when I first started dating girls, I felt people really staring,” she admitted to The Big Issue (via Music-News). “These things can really make you uncomfortable, even if it’s not such a big deal compared to what other people deal with.

But I still just wish it could be completely normal.”Elsewhere in the interview, however, she did go on to explain that she is hopeful that times are changing, and that the younger generations are educating their elders to be more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community.“It’s very conservative still, in Italy,” she said. “It’s a very Catholic country and many, many people still believe, because of that, that it’s a sin to be homosexual.

So that’s why many people still can’t get over this.“But hopefully the younger generations are opening their minds more, and even if they are religious, they can learn to be more respectful and tolerant towards people that just have their own sexuality.

I think that’s a step that is starting now in Italy but it’s still gonna need time.”She proceeded to explain how Måneskin strive to create a safe and accepting environment for their fans, regardless of their.