Rethinking Representation: The Queer Subtext of Jughead Jones

[Content warning for discussion of transphobia.] What does it mean to "queer read" a character? How do we create alternative narratives based on critical interpretations of characters' storylines? And why are so many viewers surprised that Jughead is (supposedly) straight? I discuss the practice of queer reading, its importance (especially for trans viewers), and make the case for reading representation into non-canonically-queer characters. No One Makes It Out Alive (Plett & Page, 2016): http://gutsmagazine.ca/no-one-makes-i... you can find me at jugheadology.tumblr.com!