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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Studies (LGBTQ): Film & Media Studies

Provides an overview of resources locally and within Fordham University Libraries covering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer studies.

LGBTQ Film & Media Studies

This page provides an overview of how to research LGBTQ+ media topics including film, television, social media, video games, and other forms of digital media.

stars  If you need help locating primary, secondary, and/or peer-reviewed sources, please contact one of the library liaisons to LGBTQ Studies. We are available to answer your questions via email or schedule research consultations via Zoom.

 

Searching by Subject in the Library Catalog

Trying searching by subject with Library of Congress Subject Headings in the Library Catalog to find books on LGBTQ+ media topics.

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 Copy & paste these subject headings into the subject field to search:

Bisexuality in motion pictures

Bisexuality on television

Gay men on television

Gay men in mass media

Gays in popular culture--United States

Gender identity in mass media

Gender identity in motion pictures

Homosexuality in motion pictures

Homosexuality on television

Lesbianism in motion pictures

Lesbians in motion pictures

Male impersonators in motion pictures

Sex in mass media

Sexual minorities in mass media

Sexual minority youth in mass media

Transgender people in motion pictures

Transsexuals in motion pictures

Video games--Social aspects

Finding Articles with Databases

Additional LGBTQ Media Resources

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