Queer Representation

Task: Write a two-page, double-spaced essay in which you reflect on the reading for this week, “Popular Culture and Queer Representation” by Diane Raymond, and on episodes 1 and 2 from the first season of the television show Will & Grace. Raymond’s chapter is available under “Resources” on Laulima as well as here: http://www.sagepub.com/dines3estudy/articles/02_Raymond_Pg98.pdf. Links to the Will & Grace episodes can be found on Project Free TV, and I apologize for the pop-up ads on that site: http://www.free-tv-video-online.me/internet/will_and_grace/season_1.html. In your reflection, you should focus on responding to Raymond’s arguments, and you should draw on your reading of Will & Grace (a show Raymond actually refers to in her essay) to support your points and observations, discussing for instance whether or not you agree with Raymond’s analysis of the show, and why.
Before you start writing, you need to carefully read the assigned chapter, looking up any words or concepts you are unfamiliar with, and watch the two episodes of Will & Grace. After you have done both, you should re-read relevant sections in Raymond’s essay to see whether you agree with her reading of this TV show.
After you’ve finished writing, be sure to revise and proofread your work carefully, and check that your essay adheres to MLA formatting rules. If you need to review MLA formatting guidelines, you can refer to Purdue OWL (http://owl.english.purdue.edu) or any MLA handbook.