Though the political climate of the past few decades has been tense (to say the least), one thing that has improved is vocalization and normalization of minority groups in all forms of media. Through tireless activism and conversation, representation has pushed its way to the forefront of many factors to consider when creating new stories. That being said, one group is often forgotten—disability. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 adults in the United States live with a disability. So, why is this group so quickly forgotten? When writing or consuming any form of media (tv, book, movie, etc.) …
The Queen’s Gambit was one of the most popular shows on Netflix to date. In fact, it was the most popular scripted show to date, with 62 million households watching the limited series. And this number has only gotten higher—those 62 million household views were only in the first month! If you haven’t watched the show, it’s all about Elizabeth Harmon, an orphan who ends up finding a sense of control through her love of chess. The show is beloved among fans for its characters (specifically Beth, of course), story, and cinematography. When Beth plays chess, she even sees the …
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It’s no question that queerness in literature, especially young and new adult, has gotten more prominent over the past few years. And if you’re like me, you’re probably out searching for the next Red, White, and Royal Blue. Over the past few years, the representation of the queer community has gotten much stronger. The fact that the characters are queer is often not the focus of the novel, rather a normalization that falls into the greater context, has given the topic much more flexibility as well as acceptance in a broader sense. While queerness is still documented and portrayed with …
