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I recently came across this article about a Trini born transgender actress in the U.S. who spoke out about LGBTQIA+ being discriminated against and underrepresented. I am aware of this but was particularly shocked to learn that trans actors are rejected for the parts of trans characters, and cis actors are instead acting as trans characters.
Trini born trans actress Dominique Jackson [source: playbill.com]
(If the terms are confusing, check out the Sexual Orientation, Identity, and Attraction thread for definitions. Cisgender people identify with the gender they were assigned to or identified as at birth. A transgender person identifies as a gender other than what is expected for their anatomical sex and dresses or presents themselves as such.)
Caitlyn Jenner is a trans woman (formerly Bruce Jenner) that is currently an infatuation of sorts for the media and people worldwide. Many have applauded her bravery for coming out and inspiring others to come out as well, but many are uncomfortable, unsupportive, and/or unreceiving of her coming out and subsequent change.
The recently revealed trans celebrity Caitlyn Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner. [Source: vanityfair.com]
Laverne Cox is a trans actress from the hit series Orange Is the New Black and has become a prominent voice for positive body image, general acceptance, and an advocate and role model to girls, women, trans people, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Trans actress Laverne Cox from OITNB. [Source: oitnb.com]
Many gay actors, such as Neil Patrick Harris and Jim Parsons act straight roles and it is so unheard of to see LGBTQIA+ people in TV shows, movies, and the media that it usually makes headlines and becomes a big topic of discussion.
Jim Parsons with his Big Bang Theory on-screen girlfriend, Mayim Bialik (left) and his real life partner Todd Spiewak (right) [Source: dailymail.co.uk]
Seeing as how gay marriage is becoming legal in more places and the world has recently found one more trans person to celebrate/criticize, do you think LGBTQIA+ is currently represented well enough in books, TV, movies, games, and the media in general?
Trini born trans actress Dominique Jackson [source: playbill.com]
(If the terms are confusing, check out the Sexual Orientation, Identity, and Attraction thread for definitions. Cisgender people identify with the gender they were assigned to or identified as at birth. A transgender person identifies as a gender other than what is expected for their anatomical sex and dresses or presents themselves as such.)
Caitlyn Jenner is a trans woman (formerly Bruce Jenner) that is currently an infatuation of sorts for the media and people worldwide. Many have applauded her bravery for coming out and inspiring others to come out as well, but many are uncomfortable, unsupportive, and/or unreceiving of her coming out and subsequent change.
The recently revealed trans celebrity Caitlyn Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner. [Source: vanityfair.com]
Laverne Cox is a trans actress from the hit series Orange Is the New Black and has become a prominent voice for positive body image, general acceptance, and an advocate and role model to girls, women, trans people, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Trans actress Laverne Cox from OITNB. [Source: oitnb.com]
Many gay actors, such as Neil Patrick Harris and Jim Parsons act straight roles and it is so unheard of to see LGBTQIA+ people in TV shows, movies, and the media that it usually makes headlines and becomes a big topic of discussion.
Jim Parsons with his Big Bang Theory on-screen girlfriend, Mayim Bialik (left) and his real life partner Todd Spiewak (right) [Source: dailymail.co.uk]
Seeing as how gay marriage is becoming legal in more places and the world has recently found one more trans person to celebrate/criticize, do you think LGBTQIA+ is currently represented well enough in books, TV, movies, games, and the media in general?