Prior work finds that suffering can boost empathy, but usually only within in-groups. It is unclear whether empathy "born of suffering" extends to stigmatized out-groups. This study examines public tolerance for LGBT+ people in Mosul, Iraq—a city that endured widespread violence under ISIS occupation from 2014–2017, including targeted killings of LGBT+ people alongside other marginalized groups.
Courts can change what communities talk about and how they think about law. This study examines whether major judicial decisions shaped issue attention and attitudes toward courts in media serving the LGBTQ+ community.
In socially conservative societies, how do citizens respond to LGBT+ advocacy? Examining the first Sarajevo Pride event reveals that local support can surge even when national attitudes remain resistant.
Political leaders in Africa often accuse media of promoting homosexuality, while activists use it to advance pro-LGBTQ messages. This study explores how different African media types influence public attitudes toward LGBTQ issues.