Poor Queer Representation in the Media and How it Affects Mental Health
715 views · Published 26 June 2018 · 46:34 · Indexed 30 September 2026
Channel: ClexaCon · 2018 · Film & Animation
We love our queer characters. We see ourselves in them, we empathize with their lives. With the limited representation we have on screen, it is inevitable that we bond on a deep, emotional level with these characters. When they are happy, we are. But when they are, frequently, put through one harrowing event after another, it can affect the viewer deeper than we may realize. Explore the ties between Queer representation in the media and how it affects mental health. Panelists: Zara Barrie, Nikki Daurio, CB Lee, Jenn Polish, Annie Segarra, Eden Trevino
