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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE INSTITUTE
April 01, 2024
Debby Wolfe, the show’s executive producer and co-creator, talks about the importance of seeing oneself reflected onscreen with a diverse cast and writers room.
March 26, 2024
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...
March 07, 2024
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.
February 29, 2024
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.
February 27, 2024
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.
February 20, 2024
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...READ MORE INSTITUTE NEWS
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