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Adding another layer, the study highlights an intersectionality issue: LGBTQ+ characters with disabilities are twice as likely to be portrayed compared to their heteronormative counterparts. Critics suggest that this may be a strategic attempt to 'check all the boxes' for diversity quotas, rather than genuine representation. This practice, sometimes referred to as ‘box-ticking,’ can lead to superficial inclusivity that serves diversity quotas without necessarily respecting or understanding the experiences of marginalized communities.