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The Institute has spent over two decades conducting extensive research on the portrayal of diverse populations. This research serves as a cornerstone for informing and guiding content creators and decision-makers toward more inclusive storytelling practices.

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Missing in Action: Writing a new narrative for women in midlife on the big screen

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GDI’s 2025 Children’s TV Report: Record Number of Female Leads in New Shows

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Rewriting the Script: A New Era for API Voices in Hollywood

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The State of Disability Representation on Television: An Analysis of Scripted TV Series From 2016 to 2023

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Ready Players All: What Do Gamers Have to Say About Character Diversity?

Fifty-Plus Female Actors Are Recognized Less Than Their Male Counterparts