22 Representations of Sexual and Gender Identities

GLADD. (2024). Glossary of terms: LGBTQ. GLAAD media reference guide. Pay special attention to “terms to avoid,” particularly WHY one should avoid them.

2. Read:

GLADD. (2024). Transgender issues. GLAAD Media reference guide.

3: Watch

Media Matters. (2019, June 20). LGBTQ Media Matters staff speak about representation in the media [Video].

4. PLUS pick two readings/audio files/videos from the list below:

Diamond, L. (Interviewed) & Strainchamps, A. (Producer). (2021, February 13). The new science of sexual fluidity. To the Best of Our Knowledge. [You can either read, or watch/listen to the interview.]

GLAAD. (2024). Where we are on TV 2023-2024. [Pick any of the “representation” sections!]

Khosla, P. (2023). The future of Netflix’s candy-colored queer teen utopia. IndieWire

Deitz, M. 2023, December 26). Netflix teen shows are trying to let ace characters come out and explain themselves. Polygon.

Bellamy-Walker, T. (2023, September 16). Family finds freedom, joy in WA after fleeing anti-trans legislation in Texas. Seattle Times.

Gabriel, T. (2023, October 12). Two families got fed up with their states’ politics. So they moved out. New York Times.

Qu, B. (2024). How to create a nonbinary character. Team Liquid.

Whitfill Roeloffs, M. (2024). New study shows more gamers than ever identify as LGBTQ, but representation lags behind. Forbes.

Tritt, A. (2020). In my day, you were butch or you were femme. Coming out as non-binary transformed the lives of these five Americans. Here are their stories. Vox.

Daffunchio Picazo, (2024, January 2). Restrictions on transgender athletes at Paris 2024. Inside the Games.

Nasir, N. (2024, August 5). For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend. AP News.

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