Youth Engagement and Perceptions of the LGBTQ Community

Author(s)	Esha Chatterjee, Rethabile Pitsi, Ankita Subudhi
Country	India
Abstract	This paper explores youth engagement and perceptions of the LGBTQ community. It delves into highlighting their attitudes toward LGBTQ rights and inclusion. The study has used a mixed-methods approach, where the data is collected from 30 participants aged 18-30 through online questionnaires, both quantitative and qualitative. The findings have been presented thematically. They indicate that while many young individuals support LGBTQ rights, there are gaps in awareness, especially regarding legal protections and policies. It was noted that social media is a dominant source of information for LGBTQ issues, while more structured educational resources were found to be less influential. Also the study reveals a significant level of ambivalence toward LGBTQ individuals, particularly within societal and cultural norms. Challenges faced by LGBTQ youth, including discrimination, mental health struggles, and social exclusion, were also identified.
Keywords	Youth, LGBTQ community, Awareness, Perceptions.
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024
Published On	2024-10-31
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.29355
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g8p2wb

About IJFMR Fees & Payment Current Issue Publication Archive	Submit Research Paper Track Submission Status Publication Guidelines Publication Ethics Peer Review & Plagiarism	Join as a Reviewer Editors & Reviewers Reviewer Referral Program Get Reviewer Membership Certi.	Website/Journal Policies Usage Policy Content Policies Privacy Policy

Contact Us		+91-9687-828-838	editor@ijfmr.com

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research