LGBT Rights: Media Representation

This article was written by Harley C., an Essex County, NJ Middle School Student.

Overview of the GLAAD Studio Responsibility Index findings, which maps the quantity, quality and diversity of LGBTQ people in films released by the seven major motion picture studios during the year.

History and overview of LGBTQ representation in media from Media Smarts (Canada).

Despite advances over the past decade, the LGBTQ community is still underrepresented in modern media — namely television.

This report from GLAAD analyzes the overall diversity of primetime scripted series regulars on broadcast networks and the number of LGBTQ characters on cable and streaming services for the 2017-2018 TV season.

The Mary Sue takes a look at the history of the "Bury Your Gays" trope in film and media.

"Bury Your Guys" entry on TVTropes.com.

"Queerbaiting" is an unoffical media term referring to when show creators make characters seem like they might be gay and get together, but the creators actually have no intention of making it happen. It's a tactic to make it seem like the show is open and modern, when really all they're doing is pulling you in.

"Queerbaiting" overview from TVTropes.com

If you don't see yourself in mass media, sometimes you have to invite yourself in. That's where fanworks come in.

The first edition of a 1985 Star Trek novel was recalled and became a collector's edition because of the depiction of Kirk and Spock's relationship.