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The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media has been researching gender representation for the past 19 years.

"When her daughter was a toddler, Davis couldn't help noticing that male characters vastly outnumbered female characters in children's TV and movies."

Through data collection and analysis, their recent findings prove the hypothesis: In the 101 top-grossing G-rated films from 1990-2005, just 28% of speaking characters were female.  Even in animated crowd scenes there are more male characters than female.

The Institute also examines representation of race, LGBTQ+, disability, age over 50, and body type.  They are the only global research-based organization collaborating within the entertainment industry.

They are currently promoting this show, which "equips children with strategies for resilience and mindfulness."

In 2022, the Institute was awarded by the Board of Governors of the Television Academy for a "profound, transformational, and long-lasting contribution to the arts and/or science of television.

Key Findings / Executive Summaries