In this episode, we speak with Dr Beth Jones, Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Psychology, and Liam Cahill, Lecturer in LGBTQ+ Psychology. Both Liam and Beth are part of Nottingham Trent University’s LGBTQ+ Health and Wellbeing Research Group and share their insights on why it’s so important to celebrate and give a voice to those within the community.
The media has influenced public opinion of those in the community and it plays an influential role in shaping attitudes towards sexual and gender minority people in general. In recent years, new TV shows like Netflix’s Heartstopper have shed a positive light on the authentic stories of young sexual and gender minoritised youth in the UK, whilst certain platforms such as social media have typically been used to perpetuate negativity and present an unbalanced and unfair view of the community.
In this episode, we take a closer look at the influence of the media on the community and whether it is helping to foster a society in which LGBTQ+ people feel comfortable being their true selves. Plus, we reflect on some of the victories and outline what else can be done to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
If you’d like to find out more about the important work of NTU’s LGBTQ+ Health and Wellbeing Research Group, you can follow them on Twitter or visit their website.
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