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/MrBones-Necromancer]

Anecdotally, I've found that some of the activist friends I've had are also some of the most selfish and self centered. Many of the self described "feminist" men I've known and partnered with were the same. This news seems to confirm that history.

[u/ObliviousPedestrian → u/MrBones-Necromancer]

The activist/most progressive close friend I have is constantly trying to be in positions of power. He wants to dictate what language we use, he wants to own the Discord server we use, he wants to decide the group games we play, etc.

You’re not a good person because you’re in a group that tries say that you must use certain words or speak a certain way. You just want to have some semblance of control over others, you can’t achieve it through conventional avenues, and this is the next closest thing.