Following the class discussion on gender and sexuality in media, I began thinking about how sexuality is portrayed in popular television shows. I certainly agree with the point the group raised that traditionally, television shows have viewed and portrayed homosexual characters through the lens of heterosexuality. This is evident on shows such as 90210, Gossip Girl, and as Dr. Bob mentioned, Will and Grace.
Recently, however, I have noticed a new trend in sexuality in primetime television shows. Some of the most popular shows on television have recently included characters who portray a sexuality different than their own. For instance, on both Modern Family and Glee, homosexual characters Cameron and Blaine are both played flawlessly by heterosexual males. In interviews, both actors have argued that they are comfortable enough with their sexuality that they are comfortable portraying characters with a different sexual orientation. I believe that in regard to the message this communicates to the public, these two actors demonstrate the idea that people should be comfortable with all sexual orientations, rather than assigning stigmas, or fearing negative opinions.
Recently, however, I have noticed a new trend in sexuality in primetime television shows. Some of the most popular shows on television have recently included characters who portray a sexuality different than their own. For instance, on both Modern Family and Glee, homosexual characters Cameron and Blaine are both played flawlessly by heterosexual males. In interviews, both actors have argued that they are comfortable enough with their sexuality that they are comfortable portraying characters with a different sexual orientation. I believe that in regard to the message this communicates to the public, these two actors demonstrate the idea that people should be comfortable with all sexual orientations, rather than assigning stigmas, or fearing negative opinions.
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