Media Representation

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It should be noted that asexuality as a sexual identity, rather than a biological, became more widely discussed in media in the beginning of the twenty-first century [1] Before, sexuality, in general, was not questioned, often assumed, and little research had been conducted, thus susceptible to social influence, including media portrayal [2]. Asexuality representation in media, in television, film and literature, however, is very limited and rarely openly acknowledged or confirmed by creators and authors, alike. However, the few representations confirmed in modern media serve to portray this identity with many assumptions and little certainties as listed below.

  1. ^ Kelemen, Erick. "Asexuality." Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender. Ed. Fedwa Malti-Douglas. Vol. 1. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2007. 103. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 2 May 2016.
  2. ^ Jackson, Stevi, and Sue Scott. Theorizing Sexuality. Maidenhead: Open UP, 2010. Web. 2 May 2016.