User:Ajarroyo/Choose an Article

Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * LGBT representation in children's television:
 * Article Evaluation
 * I think the section of LGBT representation in Nickelodeon should be looked at where citation number 18 is at. They say Sponges are asexual, which is why Spongebob should never be given a romantic partner. Nevertheless, sponges are both asexual and sexual. I think this is important to note since there was criticism over the fact that spongebob was given love interest. If I were to edit this article, I would change how the evidence from sources is worded. I would also probably mention the fact that sponges can be both asexual and sexual.
 * Additionally, it is as though this article is more conveyed as a list than anything. Though it is more detailed than a list, I do. not believe there is a point made rather than examples of LGBT shows in certain channels. I think this article can go into more detail about the advantages and obstacles airing these show set for audience members. :
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Option 2

 * Media portrayal of LGBT people:
 * Article Evaluation
 * It does not portray a whole world view only focuses on the United States. I believe adding information about other countries will be beneficial to readers who are looking for information regarding this issue world-wide. I believe the more information the better as well.
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Option 3

 * Censorship of LGBT issues
 * Article Evaluation
 * The word practiced spelled as practised should be changed. I would define what sub-national means in Brazil since subnational is mentioned throughout the article for other countries. I think mentioning it in Brazil will give good context for those who don't necessarily have a great background in geography. It will help them as they read the rest of the articles.:
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Option 4

 * Proposed bans of LGBT-themed books in the United States:
 * Article Evaluation
 * This article has not been updated since April 2023. It also is missing many states. I was surprised Texas was not listen, as they have one of the most book banning incidents - especially books regarding LGBTQ topics. If I chose this article I probably would change many things such as the organization of it and the list the book names by each state. The states aren't listed alphabetically, which could be changed. I like how they are linked on the side to go to each state, so I would keep that.
 * I am not sure if it should stay as a list, but I think it should be more paragraph organized. This will allow readers to have clear understanding of what censorship is, when it began, why LGBT topics are targeted and the locations where books that contain LGBT themes are banned.
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Option 5

 * LGBT representations in hip hop music:
 * Article Evaluation
 * The first sentence can be worded differently. Points made in the origin of hip hop section is redundant in some places.I would have inserted the third-wave feminism wiki article into the sentence where it used the third-wave feminism term for those who are not familiar with the different waves. How do we know Kanye was the first major statement against homophobia in hip hop by a popular artist. Is there a wiki article on Rainbow Flava? Why isn't there a LGBTQ+ article, only  LGBT? Are you allowed to use a lot of a person's wording - homo hop section? I would find evidence for this statement - " Gender and sexual diversity among hip hop artists have existed since the genre's earliest days".
 * I would just fix the information and add more relevant information.
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