“Steven Universe” fans recently cheered at a wedding kiss between two female characters, the latest example of how the Cartoon Network series has broken new ground for its frank portrayal of sexuality and gender identity in children’s programming.
Since its premiere in 2013 on Cartoon Network, the show has wielded zany comedy, drama, and visual metaphors to teach its children—and adult—viewers that identity isn’t chained to heteronormativity. Inspired by creator Rebecca Sugar’s experience with her bisexuality and feminism, “Steven Universe” has been championing Lgbtq visibility for five seasons.
The same-sex relationship between Ruby and Sapphire, from an onscreen marriage proposal to an uncensored lip-to-lip kiss, led to some earth-shattering milestones of Lgbtq visibility in kids’ shows. But the kiss and wedding were not the only instances of queer expression in “Steven Universe.”
The Origin Story of Ruby and Sapphire
Through sci-fi world building, Sugar and her...
Since its premiere in 2013 on Cartoon Network, the show has wielded zany comedy, drama, and visual metaphors to teach its children—and adult—viewers that identity isn’t chained to heteronormativity. Inspired by creator Rebecca Sugar’s experience with her bisexuality and feminism, “Steven Universe” has been championing Lgbtq visibility for five seasons.
The same-sex relationship between Ruby and Sapphire, from an onscreen marriage proposal to an uncensored lip-to-lip kiss, led to some earth-shattering milestones of Lgbtq visibility in kids’ shows. But the kiss and wedding were not the only instances of queer expression in “Steven Universe.”
The Origin Story of Ruby and Sapphire
Through sci-fi world building, Sugar and her...
- 7/13/2018
- by Caroline Cao
- Indiewire
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