Queer Temporalities in Gay Male Representation

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The book delves into the portrayal of young gay male bodies in over seventy films and thirty television series, revealing a narrative that emphasizes youth while marginalizing health and aging. It critiques the limited representation of gay men within societal structures of marriage and procreation, framing them as tragic figures influenced by cultural myths of predation and mentorship absence. Utilizing a Burkean framework, the author explores how positive gay representation in media impacts perceptions of aging, future prospects, and queer identity.