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The document discusses the complexities of sexual morality, emphasizing the intersection of sexuality with gender identity, women's rights, and societal perceptions. It critiques media portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals, highlighting stereotypes and the lack of representation, while advocating for more objective and inclusive coverage. The analysis suggests that improved media representation can foster understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ communities, particularly in the context of historical challenges like the AIDS crisis.

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The document discusses the complexities of sexual morality, emphasizing the intersection of sexuality with gender identity, women's rights, and societal perceptions. It critiques media portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals, highlighting stereotypes and the lack of representation, while advocating for more objective and inclusive coverage. The analysis suggests that improved media representation can foster understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ communities, particularly in the context of historical challenges like the AIDS crisis.

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Merve Globoder

Professor Nicole Boulais


Ethics in Leadership
Case Study Analysis
October 3rd, 2021
Sexual Morality

Questions concerning sexuality are linked to issues of gender identity, women's rights,

and male domination. A comprehensive analysis of sexual morality would cover a variety of

topics such as, sex trafficking, prostitution, inequality and so on. One of the most significant

causes is the failure to recognize that all human beings, despite different in numerous ways,

should not be penalized for situations beyond their control. “In addition to conceptual

clarification, certain factual matters may also be relevant to what we say about matters of sexual

morality.” (MacKinnon & Fiala, pg. 286).

The press should be objective in reflecting differences without infringing on

individual rights, and it should approach events without neglecting cultural and social values at

the same time. The press obligation is critical for pluralism and democracy. As a result, stories

about homosexuality in newspapers Expressions that include hints of marginalization become

significant. The reader analyzes these messages based on how homosexuality is expressed in the

media. It can influence attitudes and actions toward homosexuality. As a result, messages

expressing the media's conscience become more important. Therefore, there is stereotypes

produced by the media overtly or implicitly can also determine the form of perception. Mass

media is the production and therefore consumption of reality. So why can’t the media portray

the community the same way that portrays cisgender people. “Factual matters may be relevant
only if we are judging the morality of actions on the basis of their consequences.” (MacKinnon

& Fiala, pg. 287).

Although lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals are often

indistinguishable from their straight or often indistinguishable cisgender counterparts, media

portrayals of LGBT individuals often represent them as visibly and behaviorally distinct. “There

is a deep and contested empirical question of whether one’s gender or sexual identity is a

naturally given fact of life or whether it is a matter of individual choice.” (MacKinnon & Fiala,

pg. 291).

For example, in different kinds of popular culture, homosexual males have been

represented as promiscuous, flamboyant, flamboyant, and brave, whereas lesbians have

frequently been portrayed in reverse clichés. Bisexual and transgender persons are either totally

erased from media depictions or portrayed as morally immoral or psychologically ill. Because

society frequently connects sexual orientation with reproductive capacity, gay and lesbian

families are frequently portrayed in the media. Furthermore, gay and lesbian characters are

seldom the major protagonists in films; instead, they frequently play stereotyped supporting roles

or are depicted as a victim or villain. There is currently a prevalent belief that allusions to

homosexuality should be eliminated from children's entertainment. When such remarks do

appear, they nearly invariably spark debate. Another challenge that the community has faced was

Media outlets on the emergence and future of AIDS, with their views on LGBT communities in

general, portrayal and acceptance. The Moral Majority, the Better Television Coalition, and the

American Family Association began sponsoring sponsorships of television programs that were

shown to partners in what they should be viewed as a positive light. The involvement of LGBT

communities is for the purpose of helping the days and early market and organizing in the 1980s.
In San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle employed an open day reader and published

stories on LGBT people. The New York Times, which opposes the term "gay" in its publications,

preferring to use the term "gay" since it is seen as a more clinical phrase, and continues to

recognize its coverage of LGBT matters, is engaged. AIDS education boosted press attention and

challenged mainstream media acceptance of the LGBT community. This news showed LGBT

people in a good light and may be viewed as a step forward for the cause. However, AIDS forced

the media to take a more serious look at LGBT. In addition, to LGBT students and the education

I am in, why; editors and editors were more sensitive to the tone of information about learning

more about LGBT communities.

Media, particularly on-screen media, can also play a significant influence. Coverage of

formerly forbidden subjects and persons may relieve the emotional load on LGBTQ people by

teaching others about gender, pronouns, gender expression, and sexual orientation. By using the

positive side of the media having a TV show or a sitcom would help the community to bring

light to the issues and question that people have, just like there is a show where a doctor answers

medical questions coming from unknown patients, there should be one for the LGBT community

as well.
Work Cited:
MacKinnon, B., & Fiala, A. (2017). Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues (9th ed.). Cengage

Learning.

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