Articles Tagged With #mainstreammedia
UNDERSTANDING QUEER EXPERIENCES: A GUIDE TO RADICAL CULTURAL VISIBILITY
How does radical cultural visibility contribute to social awareness, historical consciousness, and philosophical understanding of marginalized queer experiences?
Let's define 'radical cultural...
WHY QUEER CULTURE HAS BECOME A PRODUCT AND WHAT THAT MEANS FOR SOCIETY
The following is an article about the impact of the commodification of queer culture in mainstream media. It will explore the consequences that arise from this phenomenon and how they affect society...
UNCOVERING THE TENSIONS BETWEEN MAINSTREAM AND INDEPENDENT QUEER MEDIA: A LOOK AT SEXUALITY AND IDENTITY
Mainstream media is typically associated with being conservative and traditional in its approach to topics such as gender, sexuality, and identity. On the contrary, independent queer media tends to...
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN ADVOCACY WITHOUT COMMODIFYING MARGINALIZED IDENTITIES: A GUIDE FOR MAINSTREAM MEDIA OUTLETS
Advocacy is an important aspect of any society that seeks to promote social justice and equality. It involves the promotion of human rights and the protection of vulnerable groups from discrimination...
HOW EROTIC FILMS MAY SHAPE ADOLESCENT SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AND RELATIONSHIPS
There has been growing concern regarding the impact of exposure to erotic films on adolescents' sexual behavior and development. Research indicates that early exposure to erotic materials can have...
UNPACKING TIKTOKS SEXUAL TRENDS AND THEIR IMPACT ON ADOLESCENT VIEWERS
TikTok is an online platform that allows users to share short videos with each other. It has become increasingly popular among teenagers and young adults, especially due to its diverse range of...
THE IMPORTANCE OF INCLUSIVE THEATER: PROMOTING REPRESENTATION, CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES, AND CREATING SAFE SPACES
Inclusive theater is important for representation because it allows people from different backgrounds to see themselves represented on stage. When people can relate to characters and their...
HOW CONSERVATIVE THINK TANKS ARE SHAPING GENDER ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS
There has been an increase in the influence of conservative think tanks on public opinion regarding gender issues. These organizations have played a significant role in shaping attitudes towards...