The topic that I want to explore for my final project is trans male representation in media. It seems to me that trans men rarely appear in mainstream media, and there is a lack of representation in general. This is why I want to look deeper into the subject and see what commonalities can be found in both bad and good portrayals. My main focus will be on TV shows and movies, and possibly triple A video games, with an emphasis on media that is more relevant in pop culture. I am curious to see what stereotypes pop up for trans men, as I am a lot more familiar with the stereotypes and portrayal of trans women, due to them being discussed more often. I am not too familiar with how people outside of the queer community view trans men, as I do not go out of my way to consume conservative media or the news channels that older generations often watch. I feel that a vast majority of the population is not as opinionated on the idea of trans people as social media would lead me to believe, and I feel that a good way to investigate my hypothesis would be to focus on how trans men are portrayed in popular culture. I often avoid looking into subjects like this, whether it be because of anxiety over what I will find, or something deeper. I want to use this final project to explore something that influences my daily life and my future as a trans man.
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