Thalia Van Wichelen

The meaning of ‘normal’ – children’s negotiation of (normal) masculinity, femininity, and LGBTQ media representations in Flanders

This study examines how 55 children (aged 10–12) in Flanders interpret LGBTQ media representations and negotiate related norms of gender and sexuality. Drawing on twelve focus groups across four different schools, the research investigates the dynamics of their peer interactions,...