Honors College Theses
Publication Date
4-1-2022
Major
Writing & Linguistics (B.A.)
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (open access)
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Lisa Costello
Abstract
For many LGBTQ+ children, there is a lack of representation of their identities in the television shows they see growing up. We turn to objects, like television characters, to help “find our way,” which becomes limited for individuals who are part of the minority (Ahmed 1). When television shows reflect a variety of lived experiences, they can increase cultural competence in their viewers. While LGBTQ+ representation in children’s media has increased, it is still difficult to implement such representation. This thesis we will discuss three shows, Gravity Falls, Steven Universe, and The Owl House, that have struggled with the implementation of LGBTQ+ characters, discussing why this representation matters, how media have made progress in this area, and what challenges remain to broaden LGBTQ+ in children’s media.
Recommended Citation
Wells, Tiffany, "The Gay Agenda: Being Accepted in Children’s Media" (2022). Honors College Theses. 685.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/685
Included in
Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Commons, Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Other Film and Media Studies Commons, Other Rhetoric and Composition Commons
