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Queerbaiting

Madolynn Morgan, Editor
September 7, 2024
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An image of the common marketed LGBTQ+ flag, a symbol of queer identity.

Queer baiting refers to the practice of teasing or hinting at queer representation in media, often with no intention of following through. This manipulative tactic has become increasingly more common in popular culture, pushing harmful stereotypes and eroding trust between marginalized communities and their representation in the media. Within this podcast in a short format form, we will look into examples and the issue queer baiting causes for these communities.

 

 

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mad57/episodes/Queerbaiting-e2o4h21

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About the Contributor
Madolynn Morgan
Madolynn Morgan, Editor
Madolynn Morgan is a third-year Journalism student and senior at BCHS. She's the senior editor for this year's edition of Le Petit Colonel. Outside of Journalism, she also runs the podcast, “Tales of a Mad Teen”, a social and pop culture commentary podcast directed at teens and young adults. Her ambition in life is to become a lawyer and pursue criminal law. Outside of journalism shes been the Bourbon County Gear Up Student of the Year 2023-2024 ,and is a member of the art club and varsity academic team for Bourbon County.