Buffy attitude article

• In the episode 'becoming' Buffy comes out to her mother as a vampire slayer this could be an analogy of homosexual and queer people 'coming out' to their parents/peers. This is important as gay/queer people might idolise Buffy's character so to see a character 'come out' can give gay/queer audiences confidence as well as feel like they are being represented in the media.
• The article includes a quote from the episode "if you walk out that door, dont ever come back" which many LGBTQ+ people would have experienced in their lives. To see Buffy walk out and except who she is would give hope to young LGBTQ+ kids to feel confident with their sexuality and to recognise that being gay or queer isn't wrong or strange.
• This article targets it's audeince as it writes about Buffy who is an aspirational character to LGBTQ+ kids and young adults. The show conveys relatable teenage issues in a creative way which could appeal to gay audeinces as stereotypically gay men like drama.
• The article also talks about how characters Willow and Tara are the shows first lesbian couple which again is important for Gay people as they can watch the community being represnted.#
• "Once more with feeling" is a musical episode which would appeal to Attitude's target audience as gay men stereotypically like theatre.
• This article also writes about a gay sex scene which would appeal to LGBTQ+ audeinces as it represents part of the community in a realistic way and also might be appealing for them to watch as they may be sexually attracted to the characters. This might also appeal to Attitudes target audience as stereotypically gay men are intrigued by lesbian sex.
• The article reflects how the teens in Buffy find it hard to come to terms with their true nature which is important for LGBTQ+ kids as it represents the struggles people will come across in a heteronormative world. 
• Also this show was originally aired in the 90s before things like gay marriage was legal therefore it was important for gay/queer people to be represnted in a 'normal' way so LGBTQ+ audiences could feel inspired and positive about themselves. Also staright audiences could perhaps reject sterotypes accociated with gay people after watching the show which would be important for LGBTQ+ communities as at the time they were fighting for their rights.