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I Am Cait Takes Top Spot On The Small Screen! Will It Effect Change At Large?
I Am Cait Takes Top Spot On The Small Screen! Will It Effect Change At Large?
Culture & Lifestyle Aug 07, 2015
Caitlyn Jenner took the world by storm barely a month ago with a much-heralded debut on the cover of Vanity Fair's July issue.
The responses were largely positive, with her new Twitter account reaching 1 million followers in almost record time and encouraging messages flowing in from all quarters.
Image source: Twitter @Caitlyn_Jenner
Shortly thereafter, she was presented with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award and her inspiring acceptance speech marked her first public appearance post-transition.
Image source: www.huffingtonpost.com
At the time, she spoke about using her position to educate people about transgender issues, and her documentary series, I Am Cait, was a first step. To add another feather to her cap, E! reports that the series took the #1 spot in its time slot and category on its release day. Over 300,000 people tuned in to watch the show, and it’s clear that Jenner's story has not only captured attention but also helped open a wider mainstream dialogue about acceptance in and of the LGBTQI community.,
Image source: Wikipedia, Copyrighted by NBC Universal
Closer to home, while Canada is generally considered one of the most progressive countries with regards to LGBTQI issues, some groups still struggle with discussions around gender and sexuality. In the South Asian community, there's still a fair bit of stigma attached to identifying outside of rigid heteronormative categories. According to Can India News, tradition and culture become barriers to coming out, and many South Asian men, women, and non-binary people lead dual lives to avoid backlash and social rejection. The tide does seem to be turning, though, and openly queer artists like ANOKHI Award winner Vivek Shraya are helping to break down walls and foster discussion.
Image source: www.vivekshraya.com
But even given the recent progress, if Caitlyn’s story were told in the South Asian community, with a father and husband following a similar path of transition, would it have as happy an outcome? Would she receive the same acclaim or even acceptance?
Tell is what you think. Weigh in with your opinions and thoughts in the comments below — we want to hear from you!
Sources: E!, Can India News, theguardian.com
Feature image source: Vanity Fair
Dilshad Burman
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Dilshad Burman is an award winning TV host and Canadian media personality. Born in Mumbai, India, she was surrounded by its creative energy and grew up with a passion for music, film and television. While completing her Bachelor of Arts in English literature from The University of Mumbai, she i...
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