From Perverts to Fab Five

The Media's Changing Depiction of Gay Men and Lesbians

Autor*innen

• Rodger Streitmatter

Parameter

• 230 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• LGBTQ+ Literatur
• Sachliteratur

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The book explores the evolution of media portrayals of gay individuals over the past fifty years, highlighting key milestones that reflect this transformation. Each chapter focuses on a specific media product that illustrates the shift from negative stereotypes and demonization to a more celebratory representation of certain segments of the LGBTQ+ community. This analysis reveals the complexities and nuances of how gay identities have been depicted in American media, showcasing both progress and ongoing challenges.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback