GLAAD
Media inclusion monitor
GLAAD is an American advocacy organization monitoring media representation of LGBTQ people.
Originally an acronym for Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, founded in 1985, the organization now goes by the initialism alone to reflect its broader scope.
GLAAD tracks portrayals in film, television, and news, and issues annual reports on LGBTQ visibility in entertainment.
Range of clear sight
- representationDepiction or likeness
- defamationFalse statements harming reputation
- stereotypesOversimplified beliefs about groups
- portrayalsArtistic representations of subjects
storytelling · narratives · Hollywood · journalism · advertising · guidelines · accountability · amplification
Opposing unfair differential treatment
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- dignityInnate personal worth
- respectRegard with honor
protection · legislation · policy · inclusion · diversity · belonging · empowerment · pride
Organization serving public good
- allianceFormal union of parties
- LGBTQ+Sexual and gender minorities
- representationDepiction or likeness
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
accountability · ratings · awards · campaigns · coalition · spokesperson · chapters · membership
visibility
Range of clear sight
- representationDepiction or likeness
- defamationFalse statements harming reputation
- stereotypesOversimplified beliefs about groups
portrayals · storytelling · narratives · Hollywood · journalism · advertising · guidelines · accountability · amplification · allyship
anti-discrimination
Opposing unfair differential treatment
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- dignityInnate personal worth
respect · protection · legislation · policy · inclusion · diversity · belonging · empowerment · pride · solidarity
nonprofit
Organization serving public good
- allianceFormal union of parties
- LGBTQ+Sexual and gender minorities
- representationDepiction or likeness
monitoring · accountability · ratings · awards · campaigns · coalition · spokesperson · chapters · membership · board
- glad tidingsFavorable reports bringing happiness
- glad handGreet with false warmth
- glad ragsFancy clothes for celebrations
- orange you gladPunchline revealing fruit substitution
- so glad
- glad eyeFlirtatious, inviting look