Michaela Johnson lives and works near Washington DC. In 2021 she undertook thesis research into lesbian representation on TV for her Masters Degree at John Hopkins University.
Miriam and Michaela discuss TV shows, coming out and “the sea of confusion” caused by invisibility, lack of role models, stereotypes, tropes and the production of shows through the lens of the male gaze.
GLADD Statistics
GLAAD, an American organization focused on tackling tough issues to shape the (LGBT) narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.
https://assets.glaad.org/m/114d72edf8a779a6/original/GLAAD-2022-23-Where-We-Are-on-TV.pdf
Some of the shows referred to:
Pretty Little Liars
Glee
Greys Anatomy
Station 19
Jane the Virgin
One Day At A Time
The L Word
Orange Is The New Black
Steven Universe
Reunion BBC Series
Set in Sheffield
And also mentioned in the written thesis
Will and Grace
Coronation Street
Miriam Grace is a psychotherapist and author with 35 years experience.
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Production by Tim Jones: webmill.co.uk
Music by Brynovsky: brynovsky.co.uk
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