Disney Channel TV Shows: What´s Queer Theory?

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What is queer theory? Queer theory is an idea that is thought to be strange or unique. The word queer came to be used derogatorily against those with same-sex desires or relationships in the late 19th century. Although the 21st century seems to be becoming more accepting and understanding of homosexuality certain things involved with it, is still considered taboo. Things such as a same sex couple kissing on a children’s show, let alone a Disney Channel television show. Disney channel was founded in 1983, and from there on they have been known to uphold the stigma that a household consists of a mother, father and a child/children. Disney channel is very known for its conventional family portrayals. Not many if any Disney Channel television shows have at minimum a single parent …show more content…

Imagine all of the Disney Channel viewers and parents surprise on January 26, 2014. When its very popular show Good Luck Charlie displayed its first homosexual couple. In the episode Amy and Bob arrange a play-date with one of Charlie's friends and find out she is the daughter of a lesbian couple. “The Disney Channel has featured a lesbian couple on kid's TV program "Good Luck Charlie," sparking controversy at what is the first same-sex couple to be featured on the family-focused network. Some have criticized the network for the move, saying it was inappropriate to bring such a political and divisive subject onto a children's TV program.” Although homosexuality is a very common part of life many still believe it is inappropriate to be discussed or displayed. The Family focused network received a lot of backlash from their choice, but why. The family displayed nothing but loving and caring behavior but because it was out of the “normal” basis of a family it is considered inappropriate. If that was not enough Disney Channel took it a step forward but in a more subtle

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