Most try to strike a balance between the political work of raising consciousness and reducing homophobia at the school, and dealing with the more personal or emotional issues of the members and offering the members support. The size of groups also varies widely from school to school, from just a few members to over fifty. It is important to stress that it does not matter how many people go to meetings. There has been a change in the general atmosphere of the school. There is an enormous awareness of what homophobia is and that there are homosexual and bisexual students.
People are now willing to interrupt homophobic jokes and slurs.
People now include sexual orientation when talking about diversity.