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Perceptions of Transgender Representation in the Media: An Educational Framework

This research proposal explores the facets of transgender representation in traditional media to discuss the limitations of its often-narrow framework.  Media portrayals of transgender people have commonly been ripe with stereotypes.  Otherwise, proper and educational transgender media is almost exclusively nontraditional online content.  This includes the notion that transgender people are sexually deviant, as well … Continue reading Perceptions of Transgender Representation in the Media: An Educational Framework

Proposing Portrayals of Transgender People

Despite the recent makeup of political headlines, transgender and gender nonconforming people lack an in-depth baseline of research (Jacobs, L., & Meeusen, C., 2021).  Literature on the subject usually covers their current rate of social acceptance or lack thereof (Hetzel, C. J., & Mann, K., 2021).  The process one must undertake to accept transgender people, … Continue reading Proposing Portrayals of Transgender People