LGBTQ inclusion in US TV shows has reached a record high of 10% , according to media organisation GLAAD. Shows like Pose, Schitt’s Creek, Batwoman, and Billions demonstrate that not only are LGBTQ stories and characters on TV becoming more diverse, but that viewers everywhere continue to respond with extreme positivity.” 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% , 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 .