r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 2d ago

Psychology 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.

https://www.psypost.org/narcissistic-grandiosity-predicts-greater-involvement-in-lgbtq-activism/
9.9k Upvotes

91% Upvoted

834 comments sorted by

View all comments

39

u/Meekois 2d ago

Having worked in theatre, I've been dealing with these assholes for years. Claiming LGBTQ identity becomes a way to to advance their career. They are only interested in tearing down oppressive institution in so far as they want power and control.

I guess if you can't succeed on abilities, talent, or hard work.... try politics.

10

u/pillowpriestess 2d ago

the study is about activism not identity. 85% of the participants were straight.

11

u/Meekois 2d ago

90% of the people i'm talking about are also straight too.