In almost every facet of media, we have been moving beyond portraying women primarily as homemakers or damsels in distress. Yet, we are still facing significant issues with how women are represented, who represents them, and how their narratives progress. There’s so much value in portraying women in the varied ways they show up, rather…
Representation and Health 101: Not Just Same Love
Northstar and Kyle. Grace and Anissa. Karolina and Xavin. Sometimes comics gets things right and these three couples are some good examples. Representation of sexual orientation in comics is still pretty sparse, but we have some shining examples of how to show love between people who aren’t heterosexual. There are also some significant strides to…
Representation and Health 101: Adding Color to Comics
Welcome back! I’m excited to do another round of discussion about how representation in comics is a boon for our health. My plan is to go through specific identities to examine pertinent issues influenced by the characters that show up. You may see some of the same points reiterated, but that’s because there’s a lot…
Representation and Health 101: A Primer
Representation of marginalized people in comics has been an increasingly hot topic, and for good reason. With social media, more people are able to express dissatisfaction instantly. What’s lost in these conversations is why representation matters, especially in how it benefits us, no matter our identities. It’s not just the warm-fuzzies from seeing someone who…