The word queer and media have a very close connection. For many years, media only portrayed heteronormative depictions of daily life and promoted traditional norms of gender roles and sexuality. Queer, in its most basic definition, is a sort of catch all term for any sexuality that is not considered to be heterosexual. Queer media is media that breaks down heteronormativity and shines light on norms for queer people. Viewing media with a “queer lens” allows us to look for how the LGBTQ+ community is or isn’t represented. It helps us to look critically at media and make sure people of different gender expressions and sexual orientations are being represented fairly and accurately. Modern Family is an example of a queer lens into family life. The inclusion of LGBTQ+ actors and portrayal of non-traditional family constructions help viewers break down biases they may’ve had about family structure. For LGBTQ+ viewers, the show offers representation and acknowledgment of realities that they may be experiencing each day. For someone that has never consumed media with a queer lens, this representation may be unusual at first, but over time, it no longer becomes a focal point. Breaking down these norms is important for more inclusive media and representation of the LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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