[Tom4784]

Cartoon Network took a big leap forward when it comes to LGBTQ representation in children’s cartoon programming with the most recent episode of “Steven Universe.” The animated series’ July 4 episode, “The Question,” included a same-sex marriage proposal between two female characters, Ruby and Sapphire.

“Steven Universe” creator Rebecca Sugar had teased the groundbreaking episode before it aired on Twitter, writing, “The all new ‘Steven Universe’ episodes this week were years in the making, please, PLEASE do not miss these!”

The episode, the 21st installment of the show’s fifth season, included a storyline in which Ruby realized her love for Sapphire. Ruby ended up asking for Sapphire’s hand in marriage. “This way we can be together even when we’re apart,” Ruby said.

The same-sex marriage proposal is one of the more groundbreaking moments for LGBTQ representation in children’s cartoon programming. Shows such as Disney XD’s “Star vs. the Forces of Evil” have depicted a gay kiss in the past, while Nickelodeon’s “The Legend of Korra” has teased its lead character’s relationship with another female character, but a marriage proposal is an entirely different level for LGBTQ visibility.

Sugar is well known for using “Steven Universe” as a platform for inclusive storytelling. The show, which kicked off its run on Cartoon Network in 2013, also made headlines in Season 5 for when the character Pearl performed a dance about her emotions for a female character named Rose.

“Steven Universe” airs new episodes tonight and tomorrow, July 6, on Cartoon Network.

https://www.indiewire.com/2018/07/ca...al-1201981487/

It's good that there are shows in children's TV is normalising things like this, it's good for LGBT kids to fell represented and it's good to show other kids that gay relationships shouldn't be seen as any different to hetero relationships.

[Greg!]

lovely

[montblanc]

steven universe is honestly a GORGEOUS show

i must say the cartoons on cartoon network lately look stupid but are actually quite interesting

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by montblanc

steven universe is honestly a GORGEOUS show

i must say the cartoons on cartoon network lately look stupid but are actually quite interesting

I've heard good things about it tbh, I might give it a watch since everyone I know that's watched it has raved about it.

[Eddie.]

Lovely of them.

Agree with what Armand has said...

[Ammi]

......hopefully this will be more the future of children’s TV...?...I’ll have to try to give it a watch also, I’m not really familiar with children’s TV atm...I just googled it and said that it’s aimed at children around 7-12 yrs old..?...it would be nice if other children’s TV series which are aimed at younger children will jump on board with it as well...to see pre-school audiences having gay relationships normalised would be a glorious thing and a much needed thing...I mean from birth gay relationships are a normal fact for children...whether it be with their own parents in a gay relationship, parents of a friend... or just a couple in the street hugging or holding hands that is seen by a child...this is a normal thing for any child to see and books/tv programmes etc are perfect ways to progress to a society and world where ‘coming out’ is something that people don’t feel any need to do anymore because there are no potential negative society views and judgements attached anymore...


...lovely.....

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Ammi

......hopefully this will be more the future of children’s TV...?...I’ll have to try to give it a watch also, I’m not really familiar with children’s TV atm...I just googled it and said that it’s aimed at children around 7-12 yrs old..?...it would be nice if other children’s TV series which are aimed at younger children will jump on board with it as well...to see pre-school audiences having gay relationships normalised would be a glorious thing and a much needed thing...I mean from birth gay relationships are a normal fact for children...whether it be with their own parents in a gay relationship, parents of a friend... or just a couple in the street hugging or holding hands that is seen by a child...this is a normal thing for any child to see and books/tv programmes etc are perfect ways to progress to a society and world where ‘coming out’ is something that people don’t feel any need to do anymore because there are no potential negative society views and judgements attached anymore...


...lovely.....

Ikr? It's lovely to think that the next generation is going to be raised with such positive portrayals of gay relationships and how normalised they will probably be to it all.

The best way to to end homophobia is to raise the children and teach them that it's no different to any other kind of love.

[Ant.]

Originally Posted by montblanc

steven universe is honestly a GORGEOUS show

i must say the cartoons on cartoon network lately look stupid but are actually quite interesting

then why didn't you comment on my SU thread? FAKE

[montblanc]

Originally Posted by Lilbro

then why didn't you comment on my SU thread? FAKE

i didn’t know you had one

[Ant.]

Originally Posted by montblanc

i didn’t know you had one

well I did and it flopped so I've just been here unable to talk about the D***** A***** to ANYONE

[RileyH]

Originally Posted by montblanc

i must say the cartoons on cartoon network lately look stupid but are actually quite interesting

We stan Gumball

[Ant.]

Originally Posted by RileyH

We stan Gumball

[armand.kay]

Wait so you mean to tell me you can show kids gay relationships without any sexual context?

[TomC]

[armand.kay]

lets not forget the og gay couple

[Matthew.]

[reece(:]

a positive step forward

[Denver]

Tinky Winky has been identifying as gay for decades get with the times

[Alf]

All my life gays have been loved, free and been idols of the screen in my country.

Who you fighting against?

[montblanc]

Originally Posted by Alf

All my life gays have been loved, free and been idols of the screen in my country.

Who you fighting against?

[Alf]

Originally Posted by montblanc

Together we are stronger.

And that's why they keep us apart.

[Black Dagger]

Originally Posted by Alf

All my life gays have been loved, free and been idols of the screen in my country.

Who you fighting against?

Yeah I feel so loved knowing at any point in a big city on a night out with my boyfriend I could get battered if I dare hold his hand.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Black Dagger

Yeah I feel so loved knowing at any point in a big city on a night out with my boyfriend I could get battered if I dare hold his hand.

You can get raped in a big city or a small country town on a night out period if you are female. You can get battered for anything. Why is it any different being gay?

[armand.kay]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

You can get raped in a big city or a small country town on a night out period if you are female. You can get battered for anything. Why is it any different being gay?

this isn't good either it's not a competition lol...

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by armand.kay

this isn't good either it's not a competition lol...

No it isn’t but I am just pointing out that gay people are unlikely to be at any more risk than many other groups of people.