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Italian LGBTQ representation in transnational television
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Abstract This article analyses the narrative depictions of LGBTQ minorities in contemporary Italian transnational television. To understand the sociocultural repercussions of these representations I first contextualize them by exploring current cultural theories behind trends
in production and acquisition practices. I argue that by conforming to 'universalized' format and audience standards individual nations achieve transnational visibility. In turn, this universalization contributes to the transnational validation of the narrative discourses within these television
programmes. As such, the depictions of LGBTQ characters on the shows Suburra, Gomorrah, Baby and SKAM Italia legitimize a certain level of sexual and gender variance while simultaneously endorsing acts of discrimination against those within these minority categories.
Title: Italian LGBTQ representation in transnational television
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Abstract This article analyses the narrative depictions of LGBTQ minorities in contemporary Italian transnational television.
To understand the sociocultural repercussions of these representations I first contextualize them by exploring current cultural theories behind trends
in production and acquisition practices.
I argue that by conforming to 'universalized' format and audience standards individual nations achieve transnational visibility.
In turn, this universalization contributes to the transnational validation of the narrative discourses within these television
programmes.
As such, the depictions of LGBTQ characters on the shows Suburra, Gomorrah, Baby and SKAM Italia legitimize a certain level of sexual and gender variance while simultaneously endorsing acts of discrimination against those within these minority categories.
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