We all deserve to feel safe in our day-to-day lives. Today is International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia & Intersexphobia. It's a time to understand how we can all ensure LGBTQI people feel safe - inside and outside of work.
📺 At Heard, we know that more authentic representation of LGBTQI folk in film, TV, games, news and other media improves public attitudes and acceptance. Here's where to look for some best-in-class examples, recommended by our queer colleagues:
🦄 We love the Unicorn Scale, created by Talia Squires, which rates portrayals of bi characters in popular culture. To be awarded the full x4 🦄, you need to have "portrayed one or more well rounded bi characters who accurately reflect the diverse ways that people can be bi". See how different books, films and shows compare: https://lnkd.in/eFXeG44B
🎮 For queer representation in #gaming, check out the #GaymingAwards2024 (Gray Jones Media): https://lnkd.in/gHJr9mz
🧛🏻♂️ Baldur's Gate 3 from Larian Studios is once again up for more awards after winning some BAFTAs. We wrote about how a particular silver-haired vampire is changing attitudes in this post a few months ago: https://lnkd.in/evx3rzzr
🏳️⚧️ "We’re currently living through one of the most hostile periods for trans people in the 21st century. But on screen, across all genres, all roles, and all networks, transgender stars are beginning to flourish". We love this round-up of 10 game-changing moments for trans TV and film, from Laverne Cox to Heartstopper, from Marcus Wratten PinkNews https://lnkd.in/eqjN9aRT
📨 If you'd like further watching & reading recos to better understand trans lives, check out our newsletter from March online here: https://lnkd.in/dvMTSgWT
#IDAHOBIT #diversityequityinclusion #DEI #diversity #lgbtq
🌈 We'd love to hear recos from the wider LinkedIn community who are out there championing LGBTQI rights & representation today.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia