In media there is a large disparity between representation of gay men and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. This is shown through tv shows, and even within the music industry. 

In tv shows, a prime example is shown by Netflix’s series’ Heartstopper, and First Kill. Heartstopper, in short, is about two boys in school who fall in love in the face of school bullies, and familial expectations. The show garnered a lot of attention and support—in fact, Netflix renewed the show for a season 2 and 3 just a month after season one’s premiere. On the other hand, their show First Kill is about two girls: one is a vampire, and the other is a monster hunter, and they fall in love despite disapprove of their relationship. The shows have different characters, but similar plot structure—and yet First Kill was cancelled only about a month and half after the first season’s premiere. It was criticized for being “cheasy” while in Heartstopper the “cheasy-ness” is what made the show cute. This shows how a large portion of homophobia in the modern day is rooted in misogyny.  

This disparity extends to the music industry as well. Harry Styles, who is arguably one of the most successful men in pop music, is praised for expressing femininity. Yet bands like MUNA and Boygenius, both bands with lesbian members, have yet to receive the same acceptance with some of their members being more masculine—if anything their identities are ignored.  

In short—there must be a greater acknowledgment of misogyny and homophobia within the entertainment industry.