Age:
Sex:
Sexuality:
Does The L Word encourage you to be more open about your sexuality?
Has a television programme (not necessarily The L Word) helped you to construct your sexual identity/helped you to come to terms or accept it? In what ways?
Do you think The L Word encourages lesbian stereotypes? Do you think the programme should include stereotypes?
‘The L Word is the lesbian equivalent of Sex and the City’. Do you agree with this statement? In what ways?
Do you see The L Word as a positive move towards lesbian visibility? How?
Does the show realistically inform all members of society about lesbianism? How? Have you been informed/educated about anything whilst watching?
As a lesbian (if applicable), do you relate to the characters on the show?
As a straight person (if applicable), do you relate to the characters on the show?
“The idea of highly stylised representations, of over-the-top humour, of fabulousness…creates an effective representation of “lesbian” for queer and non-queer viewers alike” (
www.AfterEllen.com)
- Do you agree with this statement about The L Word? Why/why not?
List as many lesbian stereotypes as you can from The L Word. Put them in order of prominence in the show, e.g 1= most prominent stereotype.
How do you think The L Word impacts public knowledge about lesbian issues? Does it inform the public realistically?
Is there a problem with accessibility with The L Word? Would it impact a greater audience if it was shown on a non-cable channel in America or a terrestrial channel in the UK?
What lesbian stereotypes are associated with each of these characters:
Bette
Tina
Shane
Alice
Dana
Jenny
Carmen
Helena
You can email your responses to
paveysl@cardiff.ac.uk.
Thankyou for your time and co-operation!
Sarah.
