Preventing Stigma and Violence against LGBTQ+ Society through Television Tropes and Mainstream Media

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Northern Kentucky University

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"The motivation behind this research was to find solutions for the often negative and stereotypical tropes associated with LGBTQ+ narratives that contribute to stigma and violence against LGBTQ+ society. The solution I have proposed to this complex problem is to mainstream queer-heroes who survive their depictions. I researched this complex problem through various disciplinary perspectives such as psychology, history, criminal justice, sociology and literature & film. I believe there is still room for research in more scholarly conversations that pertain to this complex problem. In conclusion, I welcome new and alternative contributions to the conversation of this complex problem."

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2021 Celebration of Student Research and Creativity presentation

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Homophobia, Sexual minorities, Mass media Influence

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