http://www.alternet.org/story/149667/on_tv,_the_lesbians_are_all_right..._as_long_as_they%27re_pregnant/?page=2
I chose this blog thinking about "good gay" and "bad gay"; who decides what is acceptable and who receives the brunt of that decision.
The article draws from the TV series 'Rules of Engagement'. I found other applicable examples in TV series: "The 'L' word" and the movie "The Kids are All Right". I'm sure Maury and Jerry are also proud sponsors of this stereotyping.
In summary, the author is pointing out that many of the lesbians that ARE displayed in media are lesbians who want to be pregnant, are trying to get pregnant. pregnant or with children. Personally, I take this seriously. If lesbians are very rarely being depicted in media then, when they are depicted many viewers are receiving only one message: Lesbians can have female lovers... sure but, they will never escape the desire to have a family, like all the 'normal'/cisgender gals... Bullshit! Bullshit! Horseshit!
I read this article as the cisgender folks' way of giving gays/lesbians a means of assuming the role of 'good gay'.
They seem to be saying, "We are completely accepting of your sexual preferences only if you show some signs of normality and pop out the babies. Thanks, we're watching you..."
Upsetting, disturbing, immature bullying.
I'd like to research this more, seeing as the article drew from only one source. We shall see..
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