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Parker, Bidushy Sadika, Durr-e Sameen, Todd G. Morrison & Melanie A. Morrison  \nTo cite this article: Kandice M. Parker, Bidushy Sadika, Durr-e Sameen, Todd G. Morrison & Melanie A. Morrison (2019): Humanizing lesbian characters on television: Exploring their characterization and interpersonal relationships, Journal of Lesbian Studies  \nTo link to this article: [https://doi.org/10.1080/10894160.2019.1678935](https://doi.org/10.1080/10894160.2019.1678935)  \n Published online: 21 Oct 2019.  \n\n|  Submit your article to this journal  |\n| --- |\n|  View related articles  |\n|  View Crossmark data |\n\nFull Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at [https://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?journalCode=wjls20](https://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?journalCode=wjls20)  \nJOURNAL OF LESBIAN STUDIES  \n[https://doi.org/10.1080/10894160.2019.1678935](https://doi.org/10.1080/10894160.2019.1678935)  \nARTICLE  \nHumanizing lesbian characters on television: Exploring their characterization and interpersonal relationships  \nKandice M. Parker􀀁 , Bidushy Sadika􀀁 , Durr-e Sameen􀀁 , Todd G. Morrison, and  \nMelanie A. Morrison  \nDepartment of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada  \nABSTRACT  \nThe present study examined representations of 39 lesbian characters’ interpersonal relationships and characterological profiles in 20 “lesbian-centric” television shows from 2008 to 2018. Using a mixed-methods approach, the following variables were analyzed: the quality of lesbian characters’ relationships with their parents, children, close friends, and romantic partners; their sense of acceptance from these relationships; their gender presentation and expression; the use of homonegative tropes in targeted programs; portrayals of sexual behaviors; and demographic characteristics. Results indicated that the majority of the lesbian characters were young, cisgender, white, middle-class, and portrayed within various homonegative tropes. Most of the lesbian characters shared positive relationships with their mothers, children, close friends, and romantic partners, but not with their fathers. Qualitative findings evidenced support for the quantitative analyses; however, they revealed that lesbian characters’ friendships were not fully developed. The strengths and limitations of this study, and directions for future research are outlined.  \nKEYWORDS  \nLesbians; television; interpersonal relationships; media; outness; homonegativity  \nIn the 1970s, following a sur","cbCaiidoxLJK4Juu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiidoxLJK4Juu","pdf",1610587,21,"English","# Abstract\n# Study Background\n# Research Aims\n# Methods and Variables\n# Findings\n## Relationship Patterns\n## Homonegative Tropes and Characterization\n# Strengths, Limitations, and Future Research","[{\"question\":\"What scope and dataset does the study analyze?\",\"answer\":\"The study analyzes 39 lesbian characters’ relationships and character profiles across 20 lesbian-centric television shows released between 2008 and 2018.\"},{\"question\":\"Which relationship types were assessed for lesbian characters?\",\"answer\":\"The study evaluates quality and acceptance in relationships with parents, children, close friends, and romantic partners.\"},{\"question\":\"What were the main findings about representation and relationships?\",\"answer\":\"Most lesbian characters were young, cisgender, white, middle-class and often portrayed within homonegative tropes. 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