FAQ About The Role of Queer Coding in Classic Cinema
How did society's changing views on LGBTQ+ issues affect queer coding?
As societal attitudes toward LGBTQ+ issues evolved, particularly during the latter half of the 20th century, the need for queer coding decreased. Filmmakers began depicting queer characters more openly, and audiences became more accepting of direct representation, reducing the reliance on coding as a tool for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
