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Peer Responses: Respond to at least two classmates' initial posts by 11:59 pm on Tuesday. Posts must be at least 75 words in length and demonstrate critical thinking, engagement with course material, and a meaningful attempt to engage in discourse.

Week 5 Discussion Post~ TREAS BARKER

 

Treas Barker posted Sep 18, 2023 1:04 AM

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According to the reading (Haefele- Thomas, 2019), some "single stories" that we have in our culture about LGBTQIA+ people in our culture are that they are young people that are going through a phase, it is ok to use all terms to describe all LGBTQIA+ people, sexuality is easily defined or categorized, and that sexuality affects parenting.  For example, girls that do not act "feminine", or prefer shorts and pants over dresses and skirts, are interested in sports and like to be active are labeled as tomboys.  Boys who cry, don't want to get dirty, play with dolls, are quiet and do not prefer to participate in or observe sports are labeled as sensitive.  Throughout my life I have heard others say these things; my family, teachers, friends, and coworkers have perpetuated these stereotypes. 

I do not watch much television but the last movies/ television shows I have seen were : Ruby Gillman (movie), Avatar (movie), and the Chosen (television series).  The Ruby Gillman movie is animated and one of the characters is a high school girl that wears a rainbow bowtie, has a crush on another girl, and ends up taking that girl to the prom.  The movie never labeled the girl but after completing the class reading assignment, I assume she is a lesbian.  The Chosen and Avatar did not portray any LGBTGIA+ characters.

If I were a director or executive, I would encourage diversity by producing forms of media that hired LGBTQIA+ people and told their stories.  It is important to include them in television programs and films to bring awareness with the hopes that society will accept them.  In addition, representation will make LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults feel comfortable to live their lives unashamed and not have to hide their true selves. 

References:

Haefele-Thomas, A. & Combs, T. (2019). Chapter 2: Sexual Orientation: Stories and Definitions.  Introduction to Transgender Studies. Harrington Park Press, LLC.Bond, B.J., Miller, B., & Aubrey, J.S. (2019).

Sexual References and Consequences for Heterosexual, Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Characters on Television: A Comparison Content Analysis.  Mass Communication & Society, 22(1), 72-95.

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