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Absence and Distortion in the Self-Representation of LGBTQ+ Narratives
María T Soto-Sanfiel1, Juan-José Sánchez-Soriano2
1Department of Communications and New Media, Center for Trusted Internet and Community, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Journal of Homosexuality
|January 10, 2023
Summary
Singaporean YouTube fiction often portrays lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals through distorted, homonormative lenses, hindering societal acceptance and ignoring ethnic minorities. This representation fails to normalize LGBTQ+ realities or improve sociocultural views.
Area of Science:
- Media Studies
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Representation of LGBTQ+ individuals in media is crucial for societal acceptance.
- Singaporean media landscape presents unique cultural contexts for LGBTQ+ portrayals.
- Previous research indicates a gap in understanding LGBTQ+ representation in non-Western digital platforms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in Singaporean YouTube fiction.
- To examine gender and identity expressions within these representations.
- To assess the impact of these portrayals on LGBTQ+ acceptance and identity.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and descriptive analysis.
- Qualitative discourse analysis on macro (narrative themes) and micro (stereotypes, relations) levels.
- Focus on YouTube fiction produced by Singaporean filmmakers.
Main Results:
- Portrayals are largely homonormative and cis-heteronormative, not advocating for LGBTQ+ normalization.
- Distorted constructions of LGBTQ+ people are presented, limiting acceptance.
- Ethnic minority LGBTQ+ individuals are notably absent from these narratives.
Conclusions:
- Singaporean LGBTQ+ filmmakers' current fictional output does not foster improved sociocultural views.
- The analyzed representations negatively impact LGBTQ+ identity and acceptance.
- Findings are relevant for academia, audiovisual industries, and regulators in stigmatized regions.
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