The Influence of Films on Romantic Expectations of Young LGBTQ+ Men
This paper analyzes the influence that films featuring LGBTQ+ relationships have in fostering the romantic expectations of young LGBTQ+ men aged 15-20. The films Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) and Rent (2005) were analyzed based on how LGBTQ+ relationships were characterized, finding dramatic or unrealist...
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| Language: | English |
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Royal St. George's College
2025-07-01
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| Series: | The Young Researcher |
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| Online Access: | http://www.theyoungresearcher.com/papers/biello.pdf |
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| Summary: | This paper analyzes the influence that films featuring LGBTQ+ relationships have in fostering the romantic expectations of young LGBTQ+ men aged 15-20. The films Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) and Rent (2005) were analyzed based on how LGBTQ+ relationships were characterized, finding dramatic or unrealistic representation of physical and emotional expectations in addition to expectations of conflict resolution. This data informed a survey asking LGBTQ+ and straight men about their expectations of romance, romantic partners, and themselves in a relationship. The survey displayed a strong difference in expectations, specifically in terms of physical expectations.
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| ISSN: | 2560-9823 |