Page 11 - LGBT Families

Entertainment Influences

The entertainment industry also is a strong infl uence on public
perceptions. Its portrayals of LGBT individuals and families have
changed over time. Both on television and in movies, stereotypi-
cal depictions of the past have given way to more realistic and
complex characters and story lines. Television shows and movies
can infl uence public attitudes toward LGBT families, especially
when viewers do not interact with or know any LGBT families.
The popular comedy television show Modern Family features
an LGBT family that consists of two gay dads and their daughter,
whom they adopted from Vietnam. The show portrays the family in
a loving light. It also takes on common concerns of LGBT families.

In the popular
television series
Modern Family two
of the characters
(pictured) are a
married gay couple
who have an
adopted daughter.
Series like this one
portray gay families
in a more realistic
and loving way
than older television
shows do.