- Siwa’s coming out and continuing to proudly display her queer identity will have a positive effect not only on her fans but also the LGBTQ+ community as a whole because it will help spread inclusivity and acceptance, will normalize queerness, and paves the way for other influencers to be themselves, even if it loses fans.
- Until now, young queer kids had very little, if any, representation in the media or celebrities that are openly queer. Most media and media personas present as heterosexual or are labelled heterosexual. The lack of representation furthers the idea to children that heterosexuality is the norm.
- She has been very outspoken how she is the happiest she has ever been, and how amazing her girlfriend is. Her joy and the difference seen in her presence is a clear sign to kids that it is better to be open and yourself rather than hide.
- “‘JoJo’s pride in her identity and her confidence in shrugging off negative responses indicates that her social media presence will foster a sense of supportive community for LGBTQ youth,’ said Traci Gillig, an assistant professor of communication at Washington State University who studies the impacts of LGBTQ+ representation on young people. ‘She’s one more voice — and a big one — communicating to young LGBTQ people that they are loved’” (Andrew).
