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5. Representation of transgender and non-binary characters

-         Contemporary media representations – implications of representations on trans youth (McInroy)

-         Trans characters as plot devices for cisgender characters

-         Trans plotlines based largely around transition, can be dehumanizing? limiting

Objectification – novelty, sensationalization

-         PASSING – potential for internalization of expectations associated with (cisgender) male gaze when portrayals of trans femininity are limited to what is considered acceptable or “passable” in media representations of transgender womxn – pressure to conform (Lefebvre)

Disclosure documentary on Netflix

Independent films (Boys Don't Cry) and Crowdfunding (Her Story)

Positive representation produced by Trans folx: YouTube, Her Story - Jen Richards, Angelica Ross

Transparent – created, written, executive produced, directed by Joey Soloway, Trace Lysette, Janet Mock, Laverne Cox (OITNB),

-         Controversy ex: Jeffrey Tambor playing Maura -- also Eddie Redmayne's portrayal of Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl, Hilary Swank's portrayal of Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry?

Questionable representation? – Caitlyn Jenner --> “authentic” representation = essentializing (Lovelock)

-         Representation of trans women as sex workers

-         Original L word representation of Max?

-         Transphobia

Non-Western Representation?? --> lack of diversity