With Pride Month well underway, Hulu has debuted a new animated short that tells the story of a young LGBT heroine. With a growing demand for more inclusive content online, the new cartoon helps to bring some much-needed diversity to children's programming.
'Rosaline' is an animated short that just made its debut on Hulu. The show follows the story of a young LGBT heroine as she makes her way through a magical land on a journey to see her sweetheart. However, Rosealine confronts many challenges along the way, including a haggard witch, a wolf that tries to rob her of her basket and a fairy godmother who urges her to date a prince. In the end, Rosealine completes her journey and reunites with her lovely girlfriend.
The inclusive fairy tale is not only highlights issues of LGBT love and identity, but it also gives children a positive story to relate to. As Rosaline's creator Daniel Errico explains, "I grew up with stories I could relate to that affected my sense of self in a positive way, and every child deserves the same chance."
LGBT-Friendly Fairy Tales
Hulu's New Animated Short Tells the Story of an LGBT Heroine
Trend Themes
1. Inclusive Children's Programming - The growing demand for more inclusive content online provides an opportunity for businesses to create positive and relatable narratives for children from diverse backgrounds.
2. LGBTQ+ Representation in Cartoons - The increasing visibility of LGBTQ+ characters in children's TV shows creates opportunities for businesses to showcase diversity and representation in their programming.
3. Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Fairy Tales - Reimagining fairy tales while challenging gender stereotypes and heteronormativity can provide businesses with an opportunity to create new tales with diverse characters.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can capitalize on creating diverse and inclusive programming that can positively impact society.
2. Education Industry - The education industry can utilize inclusive programming to teach children about diversity and foster empathy towards marginalized communities.
3. Advertising Industry - The advertising industry can support diverse programming by partnering with creators and providing funding to bring more inclusive content to audiences.