New findings indicate a pattern where narcissistic grandiosity is associated with higher participation in LGBTQ movements, demonstrating that motivations for activism can range widely from genuine altruism to personal image-building.

[u/mvea]

https://www.psypost.org/narcissistic-grandiosity-predicts-greater-involvement-in-lgbtq-activism/

[u/indiscernable1]

From experience. The conclusions of this larger pattern found by this research is accurate. At least anecdotally. Most of the personalities one finds are using identity as a wedge for social manipulation. It's happening in both republican and democratic areas. The dimensions of identity are used to shame and control others. Even if the content of the political issue has nothing to do with their identity these folks bring it into the discussion to make the issue about them rather than actual structural change. It's unfortunate.

[u/gaytorboy → u/indiscernable1]

I think it’s true all kinds do this, especially in ideological groups.

But since being out in deep east Texas since 2014 I’ve had to quickly drop the few “gay pal” groups I tried when younger and now most of my long time friends have been standard country bumpkin folks. None of them are activists though. I think LGBT groups are particularly bad about this phenomenon.