I think the fluidity of gender is the next big wave in terms of adolescent development,

The ones who are having a hard time are seeing only the gender rules and norms and how their kids are violating that. So they’re reacting out of shame, ‘What will the neighbors think?

Gender has become part of the defining way that youth organise themselves and rebel against adults.

It’s very important for self-esteem and for (gay youth) feeling their lives matter and are important.

I was so shocked at the end. We didn’t come expecting to lose. Next year, we’re gonna be ready.

[To some youth, playing with gender identity and roles is as much about fun and self-expression as anything.] There ‘ s a kind of tongue-in-cheek aspect to it, … as well as a celebration of...

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