Media that shows LGBTQ+ people normalizes love and relationships between two people of the same gender, educates viewers on the long and difficult journey we're still taking toward equal rights and reinforces the fact that that gay, lesbian and LGBTQ+ people are just that, people who deserve to live loud and proud.įor newly out or young viewers, that validation is especially important as it can make them feel seen and heard in their experiences. And that representation really makes a difference. That's the highest percentage of inclusive films in the report's history. According to the 2020 GLAAD media report, of the 118 films released from the major studios in 2019, 22 included LGBTQ+ characters. But the good news is, a more diverse array of human experiences is appearing on screen just about every year.
Even though the LGBTQ+ population is on the rise in the United States, lesbian and gay relationships are still underrepresented in much of popular media.
