John Lyttle

Article Abstract:

Portrayals of gays in the United Kingdom media include an assertion in the Observer that many serial killers are gay. Meanwhile, Anne Atkins of the Sun claims that gay men have 17 times more likelihood of being child molesters than do heterosexual men. This ignores the different preferences of paedophiles, which is for children, and gay men, which is for other men. The hypocrisy of the UK media is illustrated by attitudes to a case of a 14-year-old boy being seduced by a 33-year-old woman, which is seen in positive terms, while 16 is seen as too young for the age of consent for gays, in case older men should try to seduce younger people.

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John Lyttle

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom media is interested in writing about homosexuality if the person concerned is seeking to hide it, but is not interested in gays who are happy about being gay. The media presentation of the suicide of Gordon McMaster, a member of parliament for the Labor party in Scotland, illustrates aspects of the way gays are presented in the media. there are allegations of paedophlia, and reports that McMaster was labeled a carrier of Aids. The media is not able to deal with the reality that he could have been gay, they are more concerned to deal with reportedly false accusations.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Newspaper publishing, Column

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He's the nation's favour jester, But, asks John Lyttle, will Michael Barrymore's public still love him tomorrow?

Article Abstract:

Michael Barrymore has become an extremely popular television presenter, having won the Top Entertainment Presenter prize twice at the British Comedy Awards and being able to demand very high fees for appearances. He retains this position despite constant newspaper allegations that he is either gay or bisexual. If it is finally confirmed that he is gay, many of his fans may not really care. In fact, they may simply see it as a reasonable explanation for his rather vulnerable, sentimental character.

Public opinion, Entertainers, Barrymore, Michael

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