Peppa Pig has introduced a pair of lesbian polar bears, but Aussie kids’ TV has been leading the way in queer representation

Sat, 8 Oct 2022 02:15:34 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/peppa-pig-has-introduced-a-pair-of-lesbian-polar-bears-but-aussie-kids-tv-has-been-leading-the-way-in-queer-representation-190648>

"Peppa Pig’s first same-sex couple, a pair of lesbian polar bears, were
recently introduced after a petition to include a same-sex family received
nearly 24,000 signatures.

Children’s television has often been a place to push the boundaries of diverse
representations onscreen. In particular, Australian children’s TV has been a
global leader in screen diversity, including gender and queer representation.

Emmy-winning Australian series First Day (2020-22) tells the story of a
transgender girl starting high school.

Another Emmy-winner, Hardball (2019-21) includes gay dads for one of the lead
characters.

Even recent updates to The Wiggles’ line-up has placed a greater emphasis on
gender diversity, including adding a non-binary unicorn."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
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https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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