Original sentence: Gays and lesbians are very often portrayed negatively in television, films, and other media.The usage of any word changes dramatically as the culture in which it is embedded changes
Edited sentence: Clearly the early references by t6he gay community, to itself, were riddled witrh fear and self-referencing homophobia.Gays and lesbians have ALWAYS been portrayed negatively in television and films and other media.However, numerous organizations provide helpful information.Television and other mass media cannot be the source, really, for one's education about other individuals.The usage ofg any word changes dramatically as the culturally in which it is embedded changes