The New Gay for Pay : : The Sexual Politics of American Television Production / / Julia Himberg.

Television conveys powerful messages about sexual identities, and popular shows such as Will & Grace, Ellen, Glee, Modern Family, and The Fosters are often credited with building support for gay rights, including marriage equality. At the same time, however, many dismiss TV’s portrayal of LGBT c...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter University of Texas Press Complete eBook-Package 2017
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Place / Publishing House:Austin : : University of Texas Press, , [2021]
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Year of Publication:2021
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (189 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction: The New Gay for Pay
  • CHAPTER 1 Visibility: Lesbian Programming and the Changing Landscape of Cable Television
  • CHAPTER 2 Advocacy: Hitching Activism to Modern Family ’s Gay Wedding
  • CHAPTER 3 Diversity: Under-the- Radar Activism and the Crafting of Sexual Identities
  • CHAPTER 3 Diversity: Under-the- Radar Activism and the Crafting of Sexual Identities
  • Conclusion: The Personal Is Still Political (and Profitable)
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index