Louis Gerome Karthic Kumar, Chithra Gandhapodi K
Department of English, School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India.
Front Sociol. 2024 Jul 18;9:1412154. doi: 10.3389/fsoc.2024.1412154. eCollection 2024.
This research delves into the representation of homosexuality in the television series , adapted from George R.R. Martin's saga. The study focuses on the navigation and portrayal of homosexual identities and relationships within a historically patriarchal and heteronormative genre.
A qualitative research approach, specifically thematic analysis, was utilized to scrutinize the portrayal of homosexuality across all eight seasons and 73 episodes of . The analysis encompassed pivotal scenes, character development, and dialogues related to homosexual representation.
Thematic analysis revealed several significant themes concerning the representation of homosexuality, including heteronormativity, the interplay of love and war, and the societal and personal impacts of sexual identity. The series portrays the challenges and resilience of homosexual characters, such as Renly Baratheon and Loras Tyrell, against a backdrop of political intrigue and personal ambition. However, the depiction at times veers into sensationalism, which may potentially desensitize viewers to the real-life struggles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
The study findings suggest that while aims to depict homosexual relationships with complexity and depth, it also risks perpetuating negative stereotypes and sensationalizing trauma for dramatic effect. This dual portrayal underscores the broader challenge within popular media to balance representation with responsible storytelling. The study emphasizes the necessity for more nuanced and empathetic portrayals of marginalized groups to promote greater understanding and inclusivity in media narratives.
本研究深入探讨了改编自乔治·R·R·马丁传奇故事的电视剧中对同性恋的呈现。该研究聚焦于在一个历史上以男性为中心且异性恋规范的类型中，同性恋身份和关系的展现与刻画。
采用定性研究方法，具体为主题分析，以审视该剧八季共73集中对同性恋的呈现。分析涵盖了关键场景、角色发展以及与同性恋呈现相关的对话。
主题分析揭示了几个与同性恋呈现相关的重要主题，包括异性恋规范、爱情与战争的相互作用以及性身份的社会和个人影响。该剧描绘了同性恋角色，如蓝礼·拜拉席恩和洛拉斯·提利尔，在政治阴谋和个人野心的背景下所面临的挑战与坚韧。然而，这种描绘有时会走向耸人听闻，这可能会使观众对 LGBTQ+ 群体在现实生活中面临的挣扎变得麻木不仁。
研究结果表明，虽然该剧旨在以复杂和深入的方式描绘同性恋关系，但它也有延续负面刻板印象以及为追求戏剧效果而将创伤耸人听闻化的风险。这种双重描绘凸显了大众媒体在平衡呈现与负责任叙事方面面临的更广泛挑战。该研究强调了对边缘化群体进行更细致入微和富有同理心的描绘的必要性，以促进媒体叙事中更深入的理解和包容性。
