The ‘new proletariat’ undermining marriage

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Dr Violeta Vasiliauskienė is a distinguished lawyer and head of Lithuania’s National Association of Families and Parents. She spoke to me about those she calls the “new proletariat”, activists in her country attempting to legally enshrine LGBT ideology. The full interview is available here.

Violeta explains that Lithuania, a nation of around two-and-a-half million people, currently upholds real (man-woman) marriage, as enshrined in their Constitution. Despite this, there are enormous external pressures and influences from the media and liberal parliamentarians to legally recognise same-sex couples and alter traditional family structures.

She remarks on the “international pressure” and media outlets favouring pro-LGBT ideas, already making it challenging to hold traditional views. This interference represents a new form of ideological imposition, where only pro-LGBT views are allowed. The media and ruling classes push the narrative, Violeta says, despite the majority of Lithuanians feeling differently.

Violeta underlines the importance of preserving the family structure for the benefit of children and society. She emphasises that, despite the pressures, over 70% of Lithuanians still support real marriage.

Calling for steadfastness in upholding traditional marriage values despite the pressures, Violeta believes that to “be firm and be brave” is crucial if Lithuania is to maintain societal stability and protect the interests of future generations.

At C4M, we know the value of man-woman marriage to society. We also know the potential that liberal media and politicians have to influence national opinion instead of representing it. We call on all countries – from the UK to Lithuania – to promote what’s best for the general population: real marriage.