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Activism for LGBTQI+ Rights and Equalities
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Activism for LGBTQI+ Rights and Equalities

A special issue of Social Sciences (ISSN 2076-0760). This special issue belongs to the section "Gender Studies".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2024) | Viewed by 5117

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Tangela Roberts

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Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
Interests: LGBT psychology; racial identity; community psychology; intersectionality; queer people of color

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Despite notable advancements, LGBTQI+ communities worldwide still face entrenched discrimination and disparities. Activism has emerged as a potent force challenging societal norms, legal frameworks, and cultural attitudes perpetuating these disparities. LGBTQI+ activists confront prejudice, discrimination, and legal barriers while securing significant advancements. Triumphs achieved through activism inspire further progress and advocacy for an equitable world. Challenges persist, emphasizing the importance of amplifying LGBTQI+ voices and dismantling discriminatory systems. This special edition explores LGBTQI+ activism’s multifaceted dimensions and profound impact on visibility, representation, and inclusion in attempts to foster understanding and support for social change initiatives. This call for articles encourages original research, conceptual papers, and critical reviews that delve into various themes related to LGBTQI+ activism. We welcome submissions exploring historical perspectives on LGBTQI+ activism, the challenges and successes of transnational activism, the intersectionality within LGBTQI+ communities, legal and policy advocacy, digital activism, and more. We are particularly interested in papers that shed light on the innovative strategies employed by activists, the impact of media and arts in shaping public perceptions, and educational initiatives promoting LGBTQI+ inclusion. By gathering diverse insights and evidence-based approaches, this special edition aims to contribute to advancing LGBTQI+ rights and social change.

Dr. Tangela Roberts
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • LGBTQI+ rights
  • activism
  • social justice
  • intersectionality
  • transnational advocacy
  • media representation
  • legal reforms
  • inclusivity
  • digital activism
  • educational initiatives

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A Comparative Analysis of Attitudes Toward Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minority People
by B. J. Rye and Rebecca Goldszmidt
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(3), 145; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14030145 - 27 Feb 2025
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Attitudes toward sexual and gender minority people is a generative field of study leading to theoretical and practical advances. Adding to this body of literature, we sought to investigate relationships between attitudes toward different sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) minority groups. University [...] Read more.
Attitudes toward sexual and gender minority people is a generative field of study leading to theoretical and practical advances. Adding to this body of literature, we sought to investigate relationships between attitudes toward different sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) minority groups. University student participants (N = 495) were asked to rate 11 targets using a 101-point feeling thermometer scale. The targets included trans, bisexual, asexual, and polyamorous men and women, along with lesbians, gay men, and gender non-conforming persons. Heterosexual men and women targets were included for comparison. Analyses addressed two main question areas: (1) Were the various SOGI minority targets rated similarly/differently? (2) Do ratings of the targets differ as a function of target and participant demographic characteristics? Generally, SOGI ratings were favourable (78–85%) except for polyamorous targets (66%). While there were some statistically significant rating differences between some SOGI targets (e.g., lesbians were rated more favourably than asexual women; 85% versus 83%, respectively), data reduction analyses (i.e., Principal Components Analysis) with the 11 SOGI target ratings supported the possibility of aggregating attitudes into a single SOGI target group variable. The second research goal involved exploring whether ratings differed as a function of participant characteristics, including sexual orientation, gender, and religiosity. The analysis revealed that attitudes significantly differed based on all three participant factors. In general, those who rated the targets most favourably were those who were queer, women, or not-at-all religious. However, the SOGI target gender did not result in differences in target ratings (e.g., asexual women and asexual men were equal). The findings further the literature on attitudes toward various SOGI minorities, providing support for the theory that there is a latent factor underlying perceiver attitudes toward SOGI minorities and indicating a need to consider demographic characteristics of social perceivers. Full article
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Can the Cultural Transmission of Trans-Affirming Values Serve as a Protective Factor for Transgender/Gender-Nonconforming Youth?
by Ashley Shank and Emily Troshynski
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(9), 453; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13090453 - 28 Aug 2024
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Through a social learning theoretical framework, this article seeks to understand how gender normativity is perpetuated, as well as how it results in the marginalization of transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) youth. Additionally, ways in which TGNC youth navigate oppression and how discrimination against [...] Read more.
Through a social learning theoretical framework, this article seeks to understand how gender normativity is perpetuated, as well as how it results in the marginalization of transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) youth. Additionally, ways in which TGNC youth navigate oppression and how discrimination against TGNC youth may be reduced through disruption of gender normativity are explored. Using qualitative methods, including the analysis of community meeting transcripts as well as town hall meetings with gender-diverse participants, the present study will answer the following research questions: (1) how do transgender and gender-nonconforming youth navigate discrimination and marginalization? (2) How can social learning theory be leveraged to disrupt gender normativity and reduce the discrimination, marginalization, and victimization of transgender and gender-nonconforming youth? This article aims to bridge the gap in the literature by expanding on research specifically pertaining to TGNC youth and directly addressing how social learning mechanisms can both perpetuate and mitigate gender-normative ideologies. Full article
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Insights from Portuguese LGBTQ+ Associations on Trans Population’s Professional Integration
by José Baptista and Dália Costa
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(8), 386; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13080386 - 24 Jul 2024
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The need to understand the integration processes of trans individuals in the labor market is confirmed by the literature review in this paper, which supports the scarce existence of studies focused on their life experiences outside of pathological contexts or from perspectives of [...] Read more.
The need to understand the integration processes of trans individuals in the labor market is confirmed by the literature review in this paper, which supports the scarce existence of studies focused on their life experiences outside of pathological contexts or from perspectives of invisibility/violence (including in the professional dimension). This study aims to comprehend the professional experiences of the trans population and understand how mechanisms of discrimination operate in the labor market. Semi-structured interviews with representatives from Portuguese LGBTQ+ associations (n = 6) were conducted between 10 March and 26 April 2021 and analyzed with MAXQDA 2022. The results underscored the importance of the topic and the complex hurdles trans individuals encounter at work, emphasizing the vital support of LGBTQ+ associations in tackling these issues and stressing the urgency of comprehending the vulnerability and discrimination trans people face in employment. The implications of the study underscore the urgent need for concerted efforts from policymakers, employers, civil society organizations, and the broader community to address the systemic barriers faced by trans individuals in the workplace. Future research and advocacy efforts should continue to address the systemic barriers to workplace integration and strive toward creating more inclusive and supportive environments for the trans population. Full article
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