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Friday, July 31 • 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Bisexual Erasure in Media

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In the past several years, there has been a surge of gay, lesbian, and transgender representation in popular media. However, there appears to be a severe lack of bisexual characters in movies and television. Even when they are present, they are written into stereotypes that are damaging to the community. Come join the panelists to discuss bisexuality: who is, who should be, and what their presence means.
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Abby Ritter

Specialized Recreation Aide, The Arc of Oneida-Lewis
Abby is many things: a music therapist, former figure skater, disability and LGBTQ+ activist, and, above all, a professional fangirl. She has been attending Mischief Management conventions since 2012, and has been shouting/crying her face off during panels since 2013. She was a LeakyStars... Read More →
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Rachael Rutledge

Rachael spends most of her time crying over fictional characters. She is a Ravenclaw and identifies way too strongly with Remus Lupin. She has weaknesses for superheroes, irish bands, showtunes, drag shows, and mountain dew. Beakycon is a lifestyle.

Friday July 31, 2015 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
S310 C/D
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