Title: Off the straight & narrow lesbians, gays, bisexuals & television /
Authors: Sender, Katherine.; Jhally, Sut.; Griffith, C. A.; Dyer, Richard.; Gross, Larry P., 1942-; Moritz, Marguerite Joan.; Torres, Sasha.; Media Education Foundation.
Publisher: Media Education Foundation,
Year: 2002
Subjects: Homosexuality on television.; Gays; Lesbians.; Bisexuals
Abstract: Casts a critical eye over the growth of gay images on TV. Leading media scholars provide the historical and cultural context for exploring the social implications of these new representations. Challenges viewers to consider the value and limits of available gay images: who is represented, what they get to say, and how people respond to them.
Contents: Intro -- The early years: seen & not heard -- Under the skin: The AIDS crisis -- Saints, singles & celibates -- Betwixt & between: Representations of bisexuality-- Dimensions of diversity: Race & sexuality -- The case of Ellen -- Vital signs: Gay images, queer readings.