The representation of LGBT characters on TV … – The World

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, or GLAAD for its acronym in English has published its latest report on the representation of LGBT characters on American television. As reported in Variety that number has increased, but the association still missing more transgender characters on television.

According to the data of this non-profit, 3.9% of regular characters depicted in free TV next season 2014-2015 belong to the LGBT community , a mark higher than 3.3% but less than last peak of 4.4% reached in 2012-2013 season.

The study also analyzes the scheduling of television broadcasting in open as well as cable television, calling for their excellent results from HBO, MTV or ABC Family in the amount and diversity of characters from the LGBT community represented at deficient for History Channel, A &. E or TNT

Despite the overall increase in the number of characters LGBT represented, the report stresses the lack of transgender both free TV and cable TV , with a single transsexual character in the next season of ABC Family The Fosters , in a time when digital

stations occupy headlines with series that address the issue. One example is the prison drama Netflix Orange is the new black , which in the last edition of the Emmy Awards made history after actress Laverne Cox, Sophia in the series, became the first transgender actress nominated for the awards.

“Television networks play a fundamental role in promoting cultural understanding of the lives of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) worldwide and are producing some of the most inclusive programming we’ve seen so far , “said Sarah Kate Ellis president of GLAAD.

“As we move forward with new programs and frames, chains should monitor diversity and strive to include significant content on the transgender community comparable to the efforts made by their competitors online as the number of Netflix Orange is the new black and Transparent Amazon, “he added.

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