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Publication Date: 2007
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LGBT Student Leaders and Queer Activists: Identities of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Identified College Student Leaders and Activists
Renn, Kristen A.
Journal of College Student Development, v48 n3 p311-330 May-Jun 2007
This qualitative study provided evidence of common patterns of involvement, leadership, and identity among 15 students leading lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) campus groups. Participants were 7 men, 5 women, and 3 female-to-male transgender students; one first-year, 4 sophomores, 4 juniors, and 6 seniors; and 8 White, 2 Black, one biracial, one international, 2 Latina/o, and one White Jewish students. Within the overall pattern of involvement, an involvement-identity cycle occurred in which increased leadership led to increased public LGBT identity and a merged gender/sexual orientation and leadership identity. Evidence also supported the classification of students into three distinct identities: LGBT Leader, LGBT Activist, and Queer Activist. I present implications for scholars and educators working with LGBT and other students leading in identity-based contexts. (Contains 2 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Student Leadership, Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality, College Students, Gender Issues, Correlation, Leadership Qualities, Activism, Social Influences, Identification (Psychology)
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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