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: Media often used gay characters for "comic devices," "erotic titillation," or to "depict deviance". Censorship, like the 1934 Production Code , largely removed gay themes from mainstream cinema until the early 1960s.

: A major shift began in the 1990s, notably with Ellen DeGeneres's coming out on the sitcom Ellen in 1997.

: Services like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu are leading the way, often offering more explicit and nuanced portrayals compared to traditional broadcast networks. 3. Common Tropes and Challenges

: As of 2026, LGBTQ+ representation in primetime scripted series reached new record highs.

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