LGBTQIA+ Representation in Television

Published: June 2, 2023, 6 a.m.

We kick off Pride Month with a look at the history of LGBTQIA+ representation in television. Carla from Bed, Wed, or Behead Pod, E'Shel from Liberty Diner Dish, and Tiff join Erin to discuss early depictions, harmful tropes, and the current landscape. Trigger Warnings: mentions of homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexual assault, incest, and violence against members of the LGBTQIA+ community.\nLink to the article Carla mentions: https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/blog/gay-representation-cinema-tv/?fbclid=IwAR2dbp9fPkcjSvT9LLBa68L1AID5kIT17lXRiWZZ4wuHidJ3qPCXSwRqJ1Y\nLink to YouTube playlist with some of the clips mentioned. Please note: there is transphobic and homophobic language in some of the clips: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwByBxX0AAa0xdbSyYBofjcaHULwDv541\nFor some excellent bonus content and ad-free versions, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod.\nYou can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod\nTwitter: @fandomthingpod\nInstagram: @itsafandomthingpod\nDiscord: https://discord.com/channels/1042986989349257216/1042987584151879762\nCover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices