Discussing the Influence of the Media on LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Interviews
“As a lesbian, and as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know that in the past when there have been gay characters on screen they would invariably always be killed because we as a society couldn’t accept them. Now, we have the power to see ourselves represented, and the media has the power to tell our stories in a way that makes us feel represented.”
Larissa Machado, Creative Director Streaming, Titles & Cross Media LatAm at Warner Bros. Discovery, sat down with myGwork to discuss the influence of media on the promotion of inclusion. With advice on how to help progress LGBTQ+ representation as individuals, she also described the direct responsibility the media have in helping to inspire diversity and equality.
“When you climb the corporate ladder, you look around and think to yourself that you can do more for the people climbing behind you. It doesn’t have to be a big step every time. Even just getting a little bit farther may seem like a small step for you, but it may do a lot for someone else.”
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