{"id":2234871,"date":"2024-05-01T18:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T22:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/glaad-report-whines-about-lgbt-representation-on-tv-concerning-decreases-across-the-board\/"},"modified":"2024-05-01T18:33:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T22:33:08","slug":"glaad-report-whines-about-lgbt-representation-on-tv-concerning-decreases-across-the-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/glaad-report-whines-about-lgbt-representation-on-tv-concerning-decreases-across-the-board\/","title":{"rendered":"GLAAD Report Highlights Decline in LGBT Representation on TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fglaad-report-whines-about-lgbt-representation-on-tv-concerning-decreases-across-the-board%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2234871&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses \u200dthe impact of the &#8217;90s show &#8220;Will and Grace&#8221; on LGBT representation in television. It \u200dhighlights GLAAD&#8217;s concerns over the recent \u2062decline in LGBT characters on TV, as revealed in their report &#8220;Where We Are on \u2064TV.&#8221; The study\u200b points to a significant decrease in the number of LGBT characters, sparking worries within the \u200dentertainment \u2064industry. The article delves\u200d into\u2063 how the &#8217;90s show &#8220;Will\u2064 and\u200b Grace&#8221; influenced LGBT\u200b representation on TV and\u2064 addresses GLAAD&#8217;s apprehensions about the\u2062 recent drop in LGBT characters on television, as indicated in their\u2064 &#8220;Where We Are on TV&#8221; \u200dreport. The study emphasizes \u2062a notable decline in the \u2064presence of LGBT characters, prompting concerns in the entertainment sector.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/entertainment\/\">  Entertainment <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/maustin\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/maustin\/%20\"><span>Michael Austin<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 1, 2024 at 2:53pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Many see the hit \u201990s show \u201cWill and Grace\u201d as a turning point. As the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ray-j-kim-kardashians-sex-tape-partner-it-was-never-leaked-her-mother-helped-her-sell-it\/\" title=\"Ray J, Kim Kardashian\u2019s Sex Tape Partner: It Was Never Leaked. Her Mother Helped Her Sell It.\">major network television show<\/a> to feature homosexual characters, \u201cWill and Grace\u201d played a huge role in opening the floodgates for LGBT representation.<\/p>\n<p>In the years since, organizations like GLAAD have continued pushing for more and more LGBT characters and storylines in film, television, video games and pretty much every other type of media imaginable.<\/p>\n<p>But, after years of upturn, that trend may finally be reversing \u2014 and GLAAD is none too happy about it.<\/p>\n<p>According to a GLAAD report obtained by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/tv\/tv-news\/glaad-tv-study-gay-characters-decreasing-where-we-are-on-television-1235886270\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>, LGBT representation is dropping drastically.<\/p>\n<p>The report, a study called \u201cWhere We Are on TV,\u201d analyzes how many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/bluey-introduces-first-lgbt-characters-subtle-moment-might-missed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LGBT<\/a> characters appear in regular and\/or recurring parts on television shows across various networks and streaming services.<\/p>\n<p>The number of said characters was 468 from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>As many as 36 percent of those characters will not be returning to the silver screen.<\/p>\n<p>This was over 100 fewer LGBT characters than the 596 GLAAD reported in the previous iteration of the \u201cWhere We Are on TV\u201d report.<\/p>\n<p>The number of series regulars specifically dropped from 70 to 39, a nearly 50 percent reduction (though it should be noted some of that drop is due to fewer shows being debuted).<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Is LGBT representation in television necessary?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Suffice it to say, GLAAD isn\u2019t happy with the study\u2019s findings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGLAAD\u2019s Where We Are on TV study found a number of concerning decreases across the board in the past two years, alongside a changing industry on all fronts which is seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lgbt-character-representation-on-tv-decreases-again-per-glaad-report\/\" title=\"GLAAD Report Shows Decrease in TV LGBT Representation\">increased vertical integration<\/a> and contracting budgets and staff,\u201d said Megan Townsend, GLAAD senior director of entertainment research and analysis, according to The Hollywood Reporter.<\/p>\n<p>It shouldn\u2019t come as too much of a surprise that Hollywood is slowly turning away from LGBT projects \u2014 at least to a certain degree.<\/p>\n<p>Many recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/scotus-delivers-massive-blow-lgbt-allows-state-protect-children-gender-mutilation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LGBT<\/a> films have struggled financially.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the heavily marketed 2022 gay romantic comedy \u201cBros\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/star-historic-gay-movie-gets-backlash-blaming-straight-people-opening-weekend-box-office-flop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was a financial flop<\/a>. The very first Disney film to feature an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teacher-investigated-after-movie-she-showed-in-classroom-takes-shot-at-christian-school-board-member\/\" title=\"Teacher Investigated After Movie She Showed in Classroom, Takes Shot at Christian School Board Member\">openly gay main character<\/a>, \u201cStrange World,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/lifestyle\/movies\/2022\/11\/30\/63869215268e3e77288b460e.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">also failed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are far more examples of such failures going further back, as a 2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiewire.com\/features\/general\/why-dont-lgbt-movies-make-money-at-the-box-office-anymore-216186\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IndieWire<\/a> article titled \u201cWhy Don\u2019t LGBT Movies Make Money At The Box Office Anymore?\u201d notes.<\/p>\n<p>Now that Hollywood is entering a period of severe financial struggle and retraction, studios no doubt need to focus on more surefire hits and fewer vanity projects.<\/p>\n<p>LGBT shows and films likely tend to fall in the latter category.<\/p>\n<div id=\"author-info-45247\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/maustin\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Manager of Writing and Reporting<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-45247\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-45247\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-45247\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-45247\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Michael wrote for a number of entertainment news outlets before joining The Western Journal in 2020 as a staff reporter. He now manages the writing and reporting teams, overseeing the production of commentary, news and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/audiences-crave-older-movies-theatrical-re-release-trend-gains-steam-worldwide\/\" title=\"Movie Buffs Desire Vintage Films: Global Resurgence of Theatrical Re-Releases\">original reporting content<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Birthplace <\/p>\n<p>  Ames, Iowa <\/p>\n<p>  Nationality <\/p>\n<p>  American <\/p>\n<p>  Education <\/p>\n<p>  Iowa State University <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Culture, Faith, Politics, Education, Entertainment <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a pivotal moment, the &#8217;90s hit &#8220;Will and Grace&#8221; led the way as the first major network show with homosexual characters, advancing LGBT representation on TV. This groundbreaking series set the stage for increased inclusivity, paving the way for organizations like GLAAD to advocate for diversity in entertainment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2093,"featured_media":2234872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/paper-mario-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2234871","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/paper-mario-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2234871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2093"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2234871"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2234871\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2234872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2234871"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2234871"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2234871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}