Heterosexiness In Children's G-Rated Films Summary

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Hetero-Romantic Love and Heterosexiness in Children’s G-Rated Films Summary
The article written by Karlin Martin and Emily Kazyak observes the interpretations of heterosexuality that is involved within media and how it affects children. In these films, Martin and Kazyak basically state that heterosexuality is formed essentially through romantic relationships between the male and female gender. The films also portray this form of love as great, magical, and transformative. The article also notes that through these innocent films we can often see males eyeing the female’s physical body with much desire. These discoveries provide a link to our understanding of heteronormativity and how it has affected people as young as children who have entered

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