A 2021 survey of students revealed that 68% of people heard negative remarks; 68% felt unsafe; 32% had missed at least one day of school in the past month, markers nearly unchanged from a similar study in 2003.
[6][7] Higher education organizations that house LGBT/queer people can strengthen their systems for encouraging socialization through appropriate research within the student body.
[8] Not carrying out such research damages the life of students because an institution is unable to make sure it is keeping up-to-date on relevant issues.
[19] With common access to the internet many people today turn to it to connect with others, be exposed to a broader public, and for personal expression.
For youths, social media has become a place where they can learn about the arts, politics, sex education, and sexuality through a common online community.