When does representation become overrepresentation?

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[–]loubag1997 17 insightful - 1 fun17 insightful - 0 fun18 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

It’s interesting, because it’s almost a case of media influencing reality.

Yes LGBT are overrepresented in media, but at the same time we’re seeing statistics coming out that show a massive 50% of Zoomers (Gen Z) identify as LGBT now, compared to 2% of Boomers and 9% of Millennials.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/gen-z-sexual-orientation-gay-b2196813.html

So because LGBT is now seen as cool or hip, everyone wants to be it even if they’re not. This is where the generic term “queer” comes in and the whole trendy “she/they” thing.

[–]Newzok 6 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Yeah everyone is queer now. Which means nothing.