Representation matters

Discover the importance of representation and how it can inspire change and empower voices. Explore top ideas and stories that highlight the significance of diversity and inclusion in various aspects of life.
(1 of 9) How Women Are Portrayed on Screen in the Top 500 Films  1. 30.8% of speaking characters are women. 2. 28.8% of women wore sexually revealing clothes, as opposed to 7.0% of men. 3. 26.2$ of women actors get partially naked, while 9.4% of men do. 4. 10.7% of movies featured a balanced cast where half of the characters are female... [click on this image to find a short video and analysis of sexual objectification in the media] Sources on slide 9. New York Film Academy, New York Film, Film Academy, Gender Inequality, Media Studies, Film Studies, Gender Roles, Intersectional Feminism, Gender Studies

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(1 of 9) How Women Are Portrayed on Screen in the Top 500 Films 1. 30.8% of speaking characters are women. 2. 28.8% of women wore sexually revealing clothes, as opposed to 7.0% of men. 3. 26.2$ of women actors get partially naked, while 9.4% of men do. 4. 10.7% of movies featured a balanced cast where half of the characters are female... [click on this image to find a short video and analysis of sexual objectification in the media] Sources on slide 9.

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Carmen Williams
A Simple Reminder of How Much Representation Can Mean Naturally Curly, Representation Matters, Black Princess, Long Hair Girl, Brown Girl, Black Culture, Curly Hair Styles Naturally, Black Is Beautiful, Dreamworks

Dreamworks Home Rihanna Representation Matters Little Girl | The Mary Sue

We've been anticipating Dreamworks' Home (starring Rihanna and Jim Parsons) for a while now. It looks adorable but it also stars a female protagonist of color and if you don't understand how important that is, just look at this picture.

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Regina (Prudence) Carey
Who’s next, because representation matters | WS Chronicle Black Representation, Margaret Court, Representation Matters, Question Marks, Who Is Next, Tennis World, American Children, Nascar Cup Series, Tiger Woods

Who's next, because representation matters - WS Chronicle

In sports leagues like the NFL and NBA, there is no shortage of heroes for young African American children to look up to who look like them. But for other leagues, especially individual sports like tennis and golf, there are not as many and with question marks looming for the careers of legends like Tiger Woods and Serena Williams, who is next to pick up the mantle in those sports?

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Karen Maher