Stereotypes Of Homosexuality In Film

Homosexuality has gradually become a part of cinema culture, however, till date, in a majority of films, the homosexual character has been ridiculed, silenced, ill-treated, and the ill treatment has been justified too. Stereotypes about homosexual people have been reinforced again and again through cinema. Although, we see a rise in production of cinema which is breaking the stereotypes and looking at the sexual minorities through a more empathetic and understanding lens. Yet, this type of cinema, which positively represents a minority, remains a minority.
In his work, “Situating Sexualities”, Fran Martin explains that political and economic power have, unquestionably, a huge impact on cultural understanding of gender and sexuality. When discussing