Many early portrayals used transgender identity as a punchline, focusing on "jocular mockery" or the "grossed-out" reaction of cisgender characters.
We are not there yet. But we are closer than we have ever been.
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in trans representation in entertainment. TV shows like "Transparent" (2014-2019), "Sense8" (2015-2018), and "Orange is the New Black" (2013-2019) have featured trans characters as integral parts of their narratives. Movies like "Moonlight" (2016) and "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" (2018) have also provided nuanced portrayals of trans individuals.