October 18, 2025EpistemeOpen Access

The Burden of Engagement: Rethinking Epistemic Friction through LGBTQIA+ Experience

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Qualitative research identifies emotional burdens on LGBTQIA+ individuals, suggesting new pathways for engagement and resistance.

Resistance strategies may unintentionally impose emotional burdens on LGBTQIA+ individuals, complicating empowerment.
Original qualitative interviews with LGBTQIA+ individuals reveal pressures to educate others about their identities.
Research integrates empirical data with normative theory, highlighting potential for structural inequality reproduction.
Proposed strategies include redistributing educational labor to allies and utilizing social media for indirect engagement.

Maddison Forcha (2025) studied this question.

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