Open AccessComing out on "Grey's Anatomy": Industry scandal, constructing a lesbian story line, and fan action
Author(s) -
Tanya D. Zuk
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
transformative works and cultures
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1941-2258
DOI - 10.3983/twc.2017.0980
Subject(s) - lesbian , mainstream , action (physics) , representation (politics) , inclusion (mineral) , coming out , gender studies , art , advertising , sociology , political science , law , politics , business , physics , quantum mechanics
This analysis focuses on a series of industry scandals that created a need for and the development of a lesbian story line on Grey's Anatomy (ABC, 2005–), resulting in the creation of a lesbian-focused fan group dedicated to the lesbian pairing, Erica_Callie on LiveJournal. The resulting constructed representation portrays authentic lesbian and bisexual characters on mainstream broadcast television, promising inclusion to those who identify with these characters.