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GLAAD’s annual “Where We Are on TV” report was released this week, and was a bit bleak. We’re losing characters across scripted broadcast programming, and of all 468 LGBTQ characters counted across broadcast, cable and streaming networks, 36% won’t be returning due to cancellations, the miniseries/anthology format, or a character dying or otherwise exiting the show. We’ve talked a lot around here about how much these cancellations are f*cking our community, and recently listed more than 52 shows with lesbian and double attraction characters cancelled after one season.
But you wouldn’t know how desperately our society needs more Gay characters on television from doing what I do every month, which is google all kinds of combinations of new show names and networks to figure out if they’re going to be showcasing LGBTQ characters. This is something I possess to do to write the monthly streaming guide. And while those searches often turn out useful information, they also deliver, inevitably, a Reddit thread or Quora thread of people complaining about there entity too many LGBTQ characters on television, or worrying that their favorite comic b
Anonymous asked:
are there any lgbtq+ death note characters? i’ve heard rumors about light and L organism gay but i never knew if they were true....and if they never say if they are what characters are most likely lgbtq?
There aren’t any canonically LGBTQ+ characters, no. And honestly, considering Ohba’s only foray into writing one is the ultimate offensive predatory lesbian stereotype, we’re probably better off without him making any kind of attempt.
Ohba likely thought of absolutely everyone as cishet in writing and for many characters I complete feel that translates into their values and how they convey themselves. That doesn’t make it impossible for them to be LGBT+, of course, but it definitely means their personal self-acceptance journey might be a longer one...
In the end, it’s up to headcanon! I’m not going to tell you which characters can and can’t be LGBT - I just might hold personal preferences and opinions on how realistically written I might find an according headcanon (which I tend to keep to myself unless asked because who am I to dictate the LGBT+ experience for everyone, lmao. Personal view is only that, personal).
For characters I think are most LIKELY...
Struggling to understand the LGBTQIA+ meaning of the acronym? You’re not alone.
For many people who are modern to the LGBTQIA+ people, this acronym can look confusing or overwhelming.
If you are new, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here with us today.
And if you aren’t new to the community, but are curious to learn more about how the society has changed over the years, we’re delighted you’ve joined us today, too.
The way the LGBTQIA+ collective interacts – both with each other and with the world around us – is constantly altering. We strive to incorporate everyone and to create everyone feel seen and understood.
What Does LGBTQIA+ Mean?
For many years, the umbrella term “gay” was used to describe the community.
Now, many people worry about how to come out, but coming out before the 1970s wasn’t even an option, as many states illegalized what they called “homosexuality” or “sodomy.” There was also no acronym at all, restricting the inclusivity of our community.
Once an acronym appeared, all versions of it began with “L” – for an important reason.
In the early days of the gay rights movement, the lesbian community often felt dismissed or
People are often bewildered by the terms lesbian, gay, pansexual, transgender, queer and the related acronym LGBTQIA+. The accompanying definitions will facilitate you to comprehend these terms.
LGBTQIA+: The first four letters of this typical abbreviation are “Lesbian, same-sex attracted, bisexual and transgender.” The letter Q can stand for “questioning” -- as in still exploring one’s sexuality -- or “queer,” or sometimes both. The I,A and + were added on later to be upright for Intersex, Ally or Asexual, and the PLUS approve for everyone else that wasn't included in the first letters.
Lesbian: A woman whose enduring physical, affectionate and/or emotional attraction is to some other women. Some lesbians may choose to identify as gay (adj.) or as gay women. Avoid identifying lesbians as “homosexuals,” a derogatory term (see Offensive Terms to Avoid).
Gay: The adjective used to describe people whose enduring physical, romantic and/or passionate attractions are to people of the same sex (e.g., gay man, gay people). In contemporary contexts, lesbian (n. or adj.) is often a preferred phrase for women. Shun