Using Clark’s model, I would place the current representations of LGBT characters on TV between the stages of ridicule and respect. I feel that there is so much more of respect because there are many organizations that look out for the disrespect of LGBT’s and many people fear being politically incorrect. Although so comedians still feel that they can always get a laugh out of an audience by telling a gay joke. Over all people are more conscious of it. LGBT of today are now playing roles that have try to reach out to as many people as possible so that anyone that has an open mind can relate if they so choose. I honestly believe that representations have become much more respectful and that is great because people that are LGBT can be more comfortable about who they are without the feeling of a negative condemnation.
In the Fresh prince of Bel- Air none of the lead characters are LGBT however there are some side jokes made about Carlton’s sexual preference because he has never gotten the attention from girls as much as the lead character Will does. Also the way he dresses and the colors he wears may be implying a detail that is never stated.
Jennifer Nash
December 5, 2007 at 6:26 am
I also think that today’s shows are much more open minded and inclusive toward the LGBT community. Although we watch all these shows in class with a critical lens, I think we should also talk about how much our society has progressed from even one or two decades ago. I also agree that LGBT characters should be placed in between ridicule and respect, because although there has been much progress, there is still a long ways to go. In class we talked about just showing gay people or minorities on T.V. isn’t always a positive thing. Sometimes there shown just as a stereotype and don’t ever delve into their social struggles or cultural difference as described in Clark’s assimilationist model.
December 5, 2007 at 6:27 am
I also think that today’s shows are much more open minded and inclusive toward the LGBT community. Although we watch all these shows in class with a critical lens, I think we should also talk about how much our society has progressed from even one or two decades ago. I also agree that LGBT characters should be placed in between ridicule and respect, because although there has been much progress, there is still a long ways to go. In class we talked about just showing gay people or minorities on T.V. isn’t always a positive thing. Sometimes there shown just as a stereotype and don’t ever delve into their social struggles or cultural difference as described in Clark’s assimilationist model.
Vinh Nguyen