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- Investigates the experiences of LGBTQ youth in schools, focusing on inclusivity. - Challenges the prevailing narrative of marginalization by highlighting strengths and positive experiences. - Specifically examines the activities of LGBTQ students in an Auckland, New Zealand high school.

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Design/Methodology: - Utilized a critical ethnographic approach. - Research conducted over a school year (2016) with 3-5 days spent weekly at a diverse co-educational public high school. - Involves participation, observation, and interviews with students and teachers. - Analysis grounded in post-structural theory.

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Findings: - LGBTQ students actively challenged the school's heteronormative culture. - Regular meetings provided a platform for discussion, support, and planning of activist initiatives. - These initiatives improved visibility of LGBTQ students but also led to tensions related to identity and public school space.

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Originality/Value: - Highlights a gap in existing research concerning school-wide health promotion initiatives that empower LGBTQ youth. - Emphasizes the need for research focusing on creating safe spaces for LGBTQ students as leaders and participants.

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Purpose: - The article explores how three LGBTQ youths engage in digital media production as a form of activism aimed at achieving cultural justice. - It focuses on the queer rhetorical aspects of multimodal (counter)storytelling, which involves (re)interpreting and challenging established notions of objective reality. - The aim is to showcase how these youths navigate and express their identities and social relationships both online and offline.

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Design/Methodology/Approach: - The study employs sustained participant observation, active interviewing techniques, and visual discourse analysis. - It reveals how the three LGBTQ youths utilize digital media composition to confront broader systems of inequality through a multi-year ethnographic approach.

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Findings: - The research highlights the use of queer rhetorical arts as tools for addressing and navigating societal differences. - The three youths—Jack, Andi, and Gabe—employ multimodal (counter)storytelling to articulate and redefine their experiences of being different. - The author argues that examining their storytelling through the lens of queer rhetoric elucidates how they leverage multimodal practices to present activist identities.

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Originality/Value: - The paper presents LGBTQ youths’ lifestreaming as a form of multimodal (counter)storytelling. - It emphasizes how their creative compositional practices serve as avenues for remixing current realities and participating in cultural justice efforts.

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Research Focus: - Impact of the first LGBT+ Pride in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on public attitudes and behaviors toward LGBT+ support.

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Key Findings: 1. Local vs. Nationwide Support: - Support for LGBT+ activism increased locally following the Pride event. - No significant diffusion of support observed on a national level. - Proximity effects enhance the impact of local advocacy efforts.

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Survey Experiments: - Respondents showed sensitivity to both mobilization and counter-mobilization efforts from local activists.

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Behavioral Experiments:** - Pride event positively influenced financial resource allocation, favoring local pro-LGBT+ activists over opposition groups.

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Interviews with Local Activists: - Challenges faced by LGBT+ activists in socially conservative contexts. - Recognition of possibilities for collective action in support of at-risk minorities.

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Conclusion: The Pride event served as a catalyst for local support growth, illustrating the complex dynamics of LGBT+ activism in conservative societies and highlighting the importance of localized efforts.

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#### Introduction and Background - Social change regarding sexual and gender diversity is irregular and unbalanced. - Notable growth in LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S. observed over the past 50 years. - The 2000s saw rapid social progress, affecting health and behavior risks for LGBTQ+ individuals. #### Diversity in Sexual and Gender Identity Development - Understanding of sexual identity is expanding beyond traditional categories (e.g., gay, lesbian, bisexual). - Increased awareness of gender and gender identities is developing. - Distinction between gender identity/expression and sexual orientation remains important. #### Policy Realities and Consequences - Current social and political climate is unique for LGBTQ+ rights. - A significant portion (15-20%) of Generation Z identifies as LGBTQ+. - There is a concerning rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric. #### Looking Forward - Sexual and gender diversity is increasingly seen as a broader societal awareness rather than just personal or community identities. - New terms (e.g., genderqueer, non-binary) are gaining traction among youth. #### Funding - Supported by the University of Maryland Prevention Research Center and various institutions under the CDC and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

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Notes on TGD Youth Engagement in Social Activism: - Focus of Study: Examines factors influencing engagement in social activism among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth. - Study Sample: 698 TGD students surveyed in an urban county in the Midwestern U.S. in 2021. - Methodology: Used chi-square automatic interaction detection to analyze various social identities (gender, sexual, racial/ethnic), activism beliefs, feelings of hopelessness, and experiences of bias-based bullying. - Key Findings: - Engagement Rate: 36.1% of TGD youth were actively engaged in social activism. - Characteristics of Engaged Youth: - Positive beliefs about activism. - Experiences of bias-based bullying. - Nonengaged Youth: - 64% were interested in activism. - Characterized by positive beliefs about activism and feelings of hopelessness. - Implication of Findings: - Activism may fulfill a sense of responsibility for TGD youth, driven by personal experiences of stigma. - Engagement can have negative effects on mental well-being. - Recommendations for Mental Health Providers: - Support TGD youth in feeling integral to social movements. - Develop strategies to mitigate bias-based victimization and feelings of hopelessness while encouraging activism. Source: PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved.

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Purpose of Study: - To investigate why members of the LGBTQ+ community from various racial backgrounds engage in activism for gay and lesbian rights. Methodology: - Conducted a survey - Sample Size: 285 self-identified gay and lesbian individuals in the U.S. - Focus on four types of activism: - Voting - Petition signing - Protesting - Civil disobedience Key Findings: 1. Intersectional Analysis: - Examined the influence of gender, race, and framing factors on political behaviors. 2. General Activism Influencers: - Publicly revealing one’s sexual identity and experiencing heterosexist discrimination increased activism for gay and lesbian rights across all groups. 3. Differences Noted: - For White Lesbians: - Less likely to engage in protest and voting compared to women of color. - For Gay Men: - Race was less significant in determining activism. - Experiencing workplace discrimination and adopting an activist identity were strong predictors of activist behaviors. Conclusion: - The study highlights the need for understanding the diverse experiences and motivations of LGBTQ+ individuals in rights activism, emphasizing the intersectionality of race and gender.

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Purpose of Study: - To investigate why members of the LGBTQ+ community from various racial backgrounds engage in activism for gay and lesbian rights. Methodology: - Conducted a survey - Sample Size: 285 self-identified gay and lesbian individuals in the U.S. - Focus on four types of activism: - Voting - Petition signing - Protesting - Civil disobedience Key Findings: 1. Intersectional Analysis: - Examined the influence of gender, race, and framing factors on political behaviors. 2. General Activism Influencers: - Publicly revealing one’s sexual identity and experiencing heterosexist discrimination increased activism for gay and lesbian rights across all groups. 3. Differences Noted: - For White Lesbians: - Less likely to engage in protest and voting compared to women of color. - For Gay Men: - Race was less significant in determining activism. - Experiencing workplace discrimination and adopting an activist identity were strong predictors of activist behaviors. Conclusion: - The study highlights the need for understanding the diverse experiences and motivations of LGBTQ+ individuals in rights activism, emphasizing the intersectionality of race and gender.