Moving away from the "tragic" lesbian trope towards portraying established households, shared histories, and emotional maturity [3].

The growth of romance novels targeting mature lesbians, focusing on second chances and "found family" dynamics. V. Gaps and Future Directions

Addressing issues like menopause, career changes, aging parents, and health, which are rarely depicted in younger LGBTQ+ narratives [4].

Should I add of books or movies for the case studies?

Summary of the importance of mature storylines for validating the experiences of older queer women.