#10:

As I scanned the website http://www.afterellen.com/tv, I realized how many shows on television are related to homosexual and bisexual characters. For example, shows that display gay women include "The L Word", "A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila", "Top Chef", "Nip/Tuck", and "Degrassi". I came across an article called, "2007 Year in Review: Television" by Malinda Lo, that really gave an in-depth analysis on the way bi and lesbian women are represented on American television. This year was truly the year that lesbian-themed programming really came out of the closet, including lots of romance and drama. In the previous years, most lesbians were always portrayed as feminine, but shows such as "Dani Campbell" and "The Kill Point" really broke the stereotype. Even in reality shows like "Top Chef", lesbian and bisexual women were clearly represented, and even had their chance to be in a dating show with Tila Tequila. It is safe to say that the past year in 2007, the lesbian and bisexual representation has increased a great deal and almost seems as if the media and culture is more accepting than ever. Regardless to say, the Hollywood environment raves liberalism, and is always looking for new ways to display all kinds of people and sexuality on television. No matter what preference you like, be it homosexual or heterosexual..."sex sells", and there will always be the audience there to support either side.