Research
Our research examines intersectional onscreen representation of six identities: gender, race, LGBTQIA+, disability, age 50+, and body type.
Our research examines intersectional onscreen representation of six identities: gender, race, LGBTQIA+, disability, age 50+, and body type.
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Creative Confidence: The LEGO Group’s “Play Unstoppable” Guides Girls Towards Building Self-Esteem
A new global study from The LEGO Group reveals how everyday language, gender role stereotypes, and the pressure to be perfect can limit the creativity of girls. Learn more...Rewriting Motherhood: How TV Represents Moms and What We Want To See Next
New Report Available! We partnered with Moms First to produce our new report, which analyzes how scripted TV represents mothers and provides insights on how portrayals can benefit moms.Ninety-Six Years of Data Reveals Persistence of Women’s Underrepresentation Behind the Scenes
New Report Available! We look back at 96 years of Oscars® data to assess the state of women’s representation behind the scenes for best director, best original screenplay, and best adapted screenplay.Rewriting Motherhood: How TV Represents Moms and What We Want to See Next
Watch the full event replay of our special March 20th virtual event with Moms First, discussing our latest report and exploring the portrayals of mothers in scripted TV.Channeling Black Audiences: Nielsen Study Shows Inclusivity Equals Profitability
Nielsen's Charlene Polite Corley talks about the new study's findings and how an increasingly diverse Black America wants more nuance in media representation. Learn more...Portray Her 2.0: An Analysis of 15 Years of Women in STEM On-Screen, 2007–2022
New Report Available! We partnered with If/Then®, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, to produce this report, which refreshes the analysis of STEM characters on-screen by looking at the past five years of TV and film.