In this image, Chris Colfer from the T.V show "Glee" portrays a gay character as he is in real life. He appears to be a well dressed and well groomed male. His sense of style resembles masculine with a tad touch of feminity with the collars of his jacket and the patterns of the fabric. His combed back hair is of definite masculinity  and his posture is of definite feminity. The way he talks is very clean and sophisticated speaking the language of the old days, conservative and polite. The difference between the portrayal of his character in the show and in reality is his way of speaking, his style gravitates towards more on the masculine side but  still with a touch of feminity but without the flamboyance of the fabric and cut.

This rainbow flag is the PRIDE Flag which is used to represent Gay Pride in the public as homosexuals are seen to be happy and cheerful of which the word "GAY" has been defined in other era's.
Apart from Gay Pride, "the use of rainbow flags has a long tradition; they are displayed in many cultures around the world as a sign of diversity and inclusiveness, of hope and of yearning." - Wikipedia.

How am I doing with this assessment?

With this assessment, I'm slightly behind in terms of my research as I have only completed one media analysis. My goal for today is to at least get 2 or 3 posts done on analysing different images for my topic before I leave. Then put together my powerpoint and record a voice over.

Representation of homosexuals and lesbians:

·         In the media, homosexuals are portrayed as being abnormal.

·         Flamboyance.

·         Portrayed as being feminine.

·         They are usually portrayed as wanting “every” guy they come across.

·         Lesbians are portrayed as being butch.

·         Sometimes portrayed to act “straight” as to fool people from their true sexual identity for the sake of acceptance.

·         Non-homosexuals/lesbians feel uncomfortable around them.

BY: MELVIN LYAN QUITALEG