Transgender actors have been challenging established philosophical notions of authenticity, embodiment, and ethical representation in various ways. One way they do this is by breaking down the...
The LGBT community is diverse and has made significant strides in recent years towards equality and acceptance, however, there are still challenges that they face when it comes to representation in...
There has been an increasing interest in exploring the ways that narratives and storytelling can be used to reshape social attitudes towards LGBTQ identities. Narrative theory argues that stories...
The current state of media education is characterized by an imbalance that favors heterosexuality and cisgender identities, which perpetuates queerphobia and homophobia. This disproportionate...
Can exposure to LGBTQ+ inclusive literature, film, and theater reduce minority stress and enhance self-acceptance in queer adolescents?
The answer is yes, according to research studies that have...
Queer visibility is important for representing diverse identities, but it also has implications beyond just representation. Queer people have often been excluded from politics, and their voices...
There is growing interest in telling stories about the lives of people who identify as LGBTQ+ in the media. Visual journalism has played an important role in this movement, using images to convey...
In today's world, where information is readily available through various sources such as print and online publications, movies, television shows, social media platforms, and more, it is essential to...
There are several ways that queer film and media representations can shape public imagination, identity formation, and social discourse. These include challenging traditional gender norms, depicting...
The sociopsychological effects of erasing bisexuality in both heterosexual and queer narratives can be wide-ranging and detrimental to the individuals involved. Bisexuality is often ignored or...