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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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
Join us on March 20th for this special virtual event, discussing our latest report and exploring the portrayals of mothers in scripted TV. RSVP today!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.Wit and Wisdom: Improv Propels Empowerment in The Harnisch Foundation’s ‘Funny Girls’ Program
Jenny Raymond, Executive Director of the Harnisch Foundation, explains how their "Funny Girls" program teaches confidence and leadership skills. Learn more...