Interviews...

My topic is about the stereotypes of homosexuals in film and how they have had an effect on the way society views them. So, it is only appropriate that I should interview people that are active in the Gay Community and have a knowledgeable view on the subject of how stereotypes act in the real world. Naturally, my first thought is to find people who are in clubs such as The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Student Union right here on campus. Within this group, there is a program meant specifically to provide a “Safe Zone” for such individuals, and the coordinator’s name is Gail Palo. Given her position in the organization, I’m positive she will be useful in an interview of this kind. Another such member of the Gay Community is Jack Wickam, who is currently attending Macalester College in Minnesota. I’ve also noticed that within the “Youtube Community,” as they call it, I subscribe to several members of this community. If I make a video and send it to these people, they are likely to respond either by message or video response. These are prominent “Youtubers” that have thousands of subscribers and are very open about their sexuality, so I have little doubt they’ll be reserved about the issues they face on a day to day basis. The user names of these individuals are: whatthebuckshow, disneykid1, and tyleroakley.
The ten questions for my interview will likely be some that are, or are very similar to the following:
1) Do you think the way homosexuals are represented in film have an effect on the way society views the community?
2) How do you think the stereotypes have changed?
3) Do you think the situation for homosexuals today has improved or gotten worse in the past 50 years?
4) Have you been offended at a specific representation of homosexuals in film or any media?
5) If so, what exactly was it that offended you?
6) Have you ever been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation?
7) What’s the most common stereotype that you encounter?
8) Do you find these stereotypes to be a pressing issue, or something that will pass in time?
9) Did California's Proposition 8, Florida's Proposition 2, and Arizona's Proposition 102 in this past election change or strengthen your views in any way?
10) What do you think can be done?