Social relations and interactions models of homosexuality in Belgian’s audio-visual media: A multilevel critical discourse analysis

Our study is focused on analyzing the evolution of the representation of homosexuality in traditional media through the years, and more precisely in shows that target adolescents and young adults on the French-speaking part of Belgium’s televisions and radios. Different studies show that prominent causes of more liberal attitudes towards homosexuality are, amongst others, increased contact with gay people - which can be done through media (Schiappa et. al, 2006.) - and a rise in the portrayal of gay people in news and fictional media (Ayoub & Garretson, 2016). Media has an impact especiall... Mehr ...