If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an account here and check out our how-to post to learn more. Opinions are the writer’s own and not those of Blavity's. ____ There should be no debate that what we watch on TV and film impacts how we see the world and shapes people’s perceptions. This becomes dangerous when we allow the entertainment industry to distort people’s understanding of the social issues that continue to impact us today. Comedy, one of the most popular genres, helps set the tone for what is acceptable and unacceptable to criticize in our society. But some people want us to think differently. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos claimed that content on screen doesn’t directly translate to real-world harm. Sarandos’ way of thinking expels the fact that film and TV have been filled with stereotypes about the LGBTQ community for decades. This has led to real-world harm, especially for trans people and LGBTQ people of...
