Abstract (eng)
Homosexuality is to date a little explored topic in academic communication science. The following Master's thesis addresses the problem of representation of homosexuality in German Reality-TV and the resulting perception by the recipient. The theoretical focus lies on the terms homosexuality and Reality-TV. The research question is situated in the framework of communication science. By means of qualitative guided interviews and with the help of video examples, recipients of different sexual orientation are questioned about their perception of homosexuality on television. Using a qualitative content analysis the transcripts on hand are evaluated and interpreted based on a category system.