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: A common critique in lesbian media analysis is the expendability of sapphic characters, who frequently meet tragic ends, reinforcing the notion that queer relationships cannot flourish into old age. Production & Industry Evolution
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: Newer research identifies an emergence of "positive" and "ordinary" representations, though critics argue these still often affirm white, hetero-patriarchal ideals of femininity.