LGBTQ media

LGBTQ media or queer media is media created by LGBTQ individuals or groups or for which the primary target audience is LGBTQ people. Prominent types of LGBTQ media include periodicals, films, art, literature, video games, and television.

The first gay journal in the world, Der Eigene, was published in Berlin beginning in 1896. However, for the most part, LGBTQ media emerged in the 20th century, with creators tending towards self-published media due to restrictions and censorship in corporate media. Radio, magazines, newspapers, zines, and public-access television are some such avenues that LGBTQ creators and activists have used. With the rise of the internet, LGBTQ media has also found a home online, with podcasts and internet radio being accessible to a larger audience than traditional print or broadcast media.

LGBTQ media is used for a variety of purposes, including to share news or educational material, for entertainment, and for self-expression. LGBTQ representation in popular media can influence the self-perceptions of LGBTQ people, especially youth.

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