Sexual Relationships 
Sexual Health 
People of all races.
Call me Liberal all you want but I do think that representation matters. People can try to deny all they want, but people are influenced by the media. You're going to see more representation in this my take. Everyone should be able to have a character that they relate to well. Also, it's been shown that diversity sells. When I was little, my favorite princess was Belle. I loved that she has brown hair like me and that she loves books like me. Also she wants more than this provincial life, just like me.
The reality of parenting. Also, postpartum depression
People always that parenting is a total joy and that there is an instant connection with your baby. Some people don't have an instant connection. Maybe if we could let parents know that they're not alone in postpartum depression, then maybe there would be less stories of parents with postpartum depression killing their babies. Plus, it will make a good storyline in tv shows.
People who never "settle down."
In tv shows and movies, I've noticed that when producers want to show that a character has grown, they give the character a stereotypical suburban life. I think it's lazy writing. Lots of people don't ever plan on slowing down. My parents are excited that myself and my siblings are growing up and are moving out because than they have more time with each other and will be able to travel. Some people are never going to retire because they have a job they love. Some people want to travel with their kids. Some people never had kids but want to travel. Personally, I found a career that I love. I love it so much that I'm not sure if I'll retire.
People who choose not to have kids and people who choose to have kids because they want kids not because they feel pressured
Today it's assumed that people want kids, so in tv and movies there isn't a scene where characters sit down and talk about their future and whether they want kids or not. I would love to have more characters that say they don't want kids, and that doesn't change. Like Christina Yang. One tv show that characters did sit down and have a conversation about their future, was This is Us. While I do want more characters that choose not to have kids, I'm glad that Rebecca and Jack sat down and talked about what they wanted. I think that's a step in the right direction because at least people won't assume that everyone wants kids.
Adoption
Just the other day a classmate of mine said she was completely infertile and that her and her husband were considering adoption. She also said that they may not do adoption because they're happy with it being just the two of them. That's when another classmate spoke up and started trashing everything about adoption. There's thousands of children waiting to be adopted and all they want is some love. Like I said earlier, people are influenced by the media. Maybe if adoption was shown in a better light, it wouldn't be a sore subject.
Taboo subjects like abortion
In Game of Thrones, there's multiple, graphic rape scenes but the most controversial one was Sansa's rape scene. I actually appreciate that they showed it and it made people pissed. Maybe now, people will realize that rape is a terrible, terrible thing. I think it also makes people realize that rape exists for both genders and it doesn't dance around the issue. Also, Sophie Turner's acting was awesome. I wish more tv shows had controversy in their writing. It's true that some people would stop watching the show. But some people, like me, appreciate that they don't dance around issues.
What Girls & Guys Said
15 17Yes I'm a firm believer in more representation in movies and TV shows. People should have their stories told.
Nearly every tv show or movie is in new York or or L. A. like the rest of the world doesn't exist not to mention the bias of showing people in red States in a negative light.
Abortion needs to be shown honestly in detail on television.
You know that there is an abortion pill that can be taken until ten weeks? The pill simply liquefies the fetus into blood, and it is bled just like what happens every month. Also, 66% abortions happen within eight weeks. But, 100% of abortions are received by women who indeed become pregnant and do not want the child for whatever reason, and not by old, white males that look like the stereotypical Senator. Plus, I want the abortion stigma to go away because if I got pregnant, I would most definitely have an abortion. I'm dropping all sorts of truth bombs today.
Yet do you still want old white males to be financially responsible for your body? I never said I was for or against I just think it needs to been shown honestly and graphically just as actual childbirth, sex, circumcision, surgery or breastfeeding and maybe you have a few examples i missed. Also actual footage sex, abortion, breastfeeding and childbirth should be part of sex education.
Never said that. Abortions from planned parenthood aren't federally funded. Of course, old and white senators don't want you to believe that.
I know they aren't and that's the way they should stay.
Ehh. I'd rather pay for a $500 abortion than education, food stamps, etc, for the child for the next 18 years.
And if you believe the child is alive how well does that sit with you. You realise many women suffer for a long time after abortion.
That's proven to be false. Most women are perfectly fine after abortions and are glad they had one. It's almost as though women are more mentally strong than people assume.
www.google.co.uk/.../38775641
By who?
By multiple sources.
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www.cbsnews.com/.../
And of course, because 100% abortions are done by women who know they don't want a child. They in fact are not done by old, white men who think they have women's best interest in mind. When really, most of those idiotic republicans don't know where the damn clitoris is. If a woman knows for sure that she doesn't want a child, she will find a way to get rid of it. Just like the popular argument used by republicans that if criminals want a gun, they'll get a gun. Which does make sense, I am pro-gun but they need to apply the same logic to abortions.
Nobody cares as long as taxpayers don't have to fund abortion as a contraceptive
Say that to the people trying to outlaw it.
I have
I think there are movies about people not wanting to settle down, but yeah, most movies are about a happy ending where there's marriage and kids, but thats because a large majority of the audience wants to see that and agree with it.
The rest of the points , im rather indifferent.
And as for representation of all cultures and races, i have a different take on it, i do agree that there is a bit of an underrepresentation, but more importantly than that, we have misrepresentation. As in a lot of cultures and races are stereotyped. While (in hollywood and european cinema , at least) a lot of white characters have a variety of persona's, other races tend to do more stereotypical roles (not always tough..)
nice take
Agree with these. I also think Disabilities, depression or other mental illness, suicide, and even split ups/custody battle should be shown from the kids pov
I would like that. No one in TV shows I watched growing up had anything "wrong" with them.
Some stories can't really have black people in them, don't worry, you won't anger black people by not adding us in a story about Russian monarchs, we enjoy a good story, pandering just looks desperate and can kill a good whole story line with plot holes. What i find annoying is white people taking up Asian roles of Asian characters.
If you want to really represent reality then you better have women who hate men. Men who hate women. Angry Black Racists. Angry White Racists. Angry Asian Racists. Angry Hispanic Racists. Real street culture of rape, murder, pimping women and beating them...
I'm so scared that we as a society have produced little snowflakes like this. Who is going to actually hold down a job when i need to collect social security? We are doomed
I couldn't find any laws against any race making a movie, commercial or TV show and using any race of actors they wanted to. Oh wait, unless they're white, then they have quotas to meet.
Careful buddy. I'm a nursing student and am doing really well in school. One day, I could be a nurse.
One day, I could be an attack helicopter.
@ad48hp no one cares.
*Feminazi911 used edge.*
@ad48hp still, no one cares. And while I'm at it, I'll just block you. Troll harder douche-canoe.
Television is entertainment not activism. Stuff like this is why i opted out of television, especially hollyweird stuff.
Too bad. Game of Thrones is a good show and republicans claim "they dont see color." Lol.
I dont see what republicans have to do with this.
Again, they claim to not see color but when a minority is given a leading role in a tv or movie show, they complain about the liberal agenda. Just like what happened during Stars Wars Episode 7 and George Lucas told them to piss off.
I agree with everything one here, but I have a problem with the representation part. I feel like today, its forced. Like movies will just add an Asian or African character just to make the cast more diverse. There's nothing wrong with diversity, but if the shows setting doesn't really require a diverse cast, then so be it