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Children’s TV Shows Are Gradually Getting Better at LGBT Representation

Although TV programming aimed at kids is becoming more inclusive, it still has a long way to go.…

April 15, 2022

Does ‘Euphoria’ Accurately Portray Teenage Drug Abuse?

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Fans of the HBO drama series are questioning whether its depictions of addiction, sexuality and mental health are true to life.…

March 3, 2022

The Fab Five of Queer Eye sit on couches together

How ‘Queer Eye’ Both Fails and Succeeds at Representation

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

The depiction of queer people on the show's fifth season is reigniting questions about how LGBTQ+ characters are portrayed in the media.…

July 18, 2020

Mae and George dance together in a scene from Feel Good

‘Feel Good’ Explores the Challenges of a New Relationship

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Protagonists Mae and George must learn to navigate their evolving romance while dealing with insecurities about sexuality and addiction.…

June 23, 2020

A scene from Spring Awakening, one of several musicals with an important message

Here Are 5 Broadway Musicals With Meaningful Messages

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

Musical theater isn't just catchy songs and flashy dance numbers. Many shows have poignant messages about mental health, suicide, LGBTQ+ issues and more.…

April 20, 2020

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Doesn’t Represent the Diverse World of Drag

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

With kings, queens and many other types of performers, this world has so much more to offer than the VH1 show would have you think.…

March 20, 2020

Characters from "Ossan's Love" sitting on a bench

‘Ossan’s Love’ Is Normalizing Gay Relationships in Japan

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The LGBTQ+ show is bringing a new and necessary viewpoint to Japan's Yaoi and Yuri-saturated pop culture.…

March 1, 2020

‘Queer Eye’ Navigates Cultural Barriers in a Special Season in Japan

Chris Meng, Pomona College

The makeover show lands for the first time in Japan, bringing along the challenges and excitement of being in a different country.…

November 11, 2019

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