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

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

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

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

I think the fluidity of gender is the next big wave in terms of adolescent development. Gender has become part of the defining way that youth organize themselves and rebel against adults.

It wouldn't be summer unless I came to the root beer stand.