LGBTQ inclusion in US TV shows has reached a record high of 10% , according to media organisation GLAAD. The organisation had called for the industry to reach a 10% inclusion level on prime-time scripted shows by 2020 . In 2018 , a figure of 8.8% was recorded. For the first time, LGBTQ women outnumbered LGBTQ men, at 53% and 47% , respectively. Racial diversity of LGBTQ characters increased on cable and broadcast, GLAAD noted, although there was a decrease on streaming services. LGBTQ wants 8.8% of recurring series characters to be LGBTQ by 2020 , with four to be people of colour by 2021 .
LGBTQ inclusion in US TV shows has reached a record high of 10.2%, according to media organisation GLAAD. The organisation had called for the industry to reach a 10% inclusion level on prime-time scripted shows by 2020. In 2018, a figure of 8.8% was recorded. For the first time, LGBTQ women outnumbered LGBTQ men, at 53% and 47%, respectively. Racial diversity of LGBTQ characters increased on cable and broadcast, GLAAD noted, although there was a decrease on streaming services. GLAAD wants 20% of recurring series characters to be LGBTQ by 2025, with half to be people of colour by 2021.