Ugly Betty - A Representation of Sexuality

                                                

Representation of Sexuality

Stereotypically, gay men are seen as very feminine and far off butch or what a heterosexual man is to look like. In a lot of situations, Homosexuality is frowned upon and so stereotypes of them are used in many TV dramas in order to get a wide view of opinions on sexuality.In reality, gay men have a stereotype that includes them having an interest in fashion, speaking with a lisp or in a feminine manner and take pride in what they look like. 

In this clip from Ugly Betty, it shows different views on the homosexuality of a male. Justin is stereotypical homosexual male. He  showcases a feminine look by the way he styles his hair and clothing, speaks and carries his posture. In media, many gay characters are used for comedy, however, in this clip the homosexuality isn't used for laughter but to show the stereotype and how it effects people. 

At the beginning, a student seems to think he is funny when he awards the prom queen crown to Justin. Just like many people in todays society, it isn't a common thing for gay people to be accepted and so all the students cope with the fact he is gay by laughing at him and trying to make him feel worthless. 

This scene is set in a school gym which is holding the award ceremony for prom king and queen.It shows the wide variety of teenagers and the tribes they may belong to due to the choice of clothing they're wearing. Most of the characters seem as though they are middle class as they attend a middle class school and wear casual clothing.  
There is a lot of cheering and loud noises when the awards are given which shows enthusiasm for the candidates. Near the end of the clip when Justin is giving his speech, some quiet but soft happy music starts playing because what he is saying is emotional and happy.