This document summarizes the representation and stereotypes of different sexualities in media. It discusses characters from the TV shows Skins and Orange is the New Black that portray a gay man, heterosexual man, bisexual woman, butch lesbian, and transgender woman. The gay man is stereotyped as feminine but his sexuality is accepted by his father. The heterosexual man fits stereotypes of enjoying drinking and fighting. Bisexual women are depicted as wild and adventurous. Butch lesbians are stereotypically masculine with tattoos and short hair while lipstick lesbians appear feminine. Transgender women may be stereotyped as confused but the character Sophia challenges this as a strong, comfortable