Forbes: New Report Reveals How The Marketing Of Toys Reinforces Gender Stereotypes
December 1, 2023 Children’s ambitions, interests, and skills are shaped very early on by the media they consume, their choice […]
The LEGO Group Invites Girls to Stay Curious in STEAM Subjects on International Day of the Girl
The LEGO Group marks International Day of the Girl with a new campaign to encourage girls to stay curious about […]
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media to Receive the 2022 Governors Award
(LOS ANGELES – Aug. 15, 2022) — The Television Academy today announced the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, […]
Announcing #GirlsLeadSTEM – A New, Collective Voice for STEM Equity
While women have made gains in STEM career fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), persistent gaps remain. The U.S. continues […]
Mars Announces Progress in Drive to Increase Representation throughout Global Advertising
Mars, Incorporated has published key findings of a comprehensive audit of representation in its global advertising. Mars – the global […]
Spellcheck for Bias receives Honorable Mention in Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards
We’re excited to be recognized with our partners NBC Universal and USC Viterbi School of Engineering for Spellcheck for Bias. […]
Geena Davis on the ALL INCLUSIVE Podcast
Hollywood Isn’t Just for the Boys Listen to the latest episode of ALL INCLUSIVE with Jay Ruderman as Geena Davis, […]
CreativeX and Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Empower Brands to Measure and Manage Their Commitment to Diversity Through Advertising
CreativeX, a software company that powers creative decision-making globally for top consumer brands, announced today it has partnered with the […]
Geena Davis on the Allison Interviews Podcast
Geena Davis, Founder & Chair of the Geena Davis Institute, sat down with Allison Kugel for an episode of ALLISON […]
Behind the Screens Podcast Talks Representation in Film
Madeline Di Nonno, President and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute joins a podcast episode of Behind the Screens to […]
Define American Releases Comprehensive Resource Guide for Best Practices on Immigrant Representation in TV and Film
Define American, a media advocacy and culture change organization that uses the power of narrative to humanize conversations about immigrants, […]
New #WriteInclusion Factsheet on Veterans Representation in Media
On this Veterans Day, we are proud to share a new #WriteInclusion Factsheet with tips on accurate, authentic storytelling about […]
How Geena Davis is Fighting for Better Representation of Women On-Screen
Geena discusses her pioneering work with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and how she has helped change […]
Thinking Outside the Man Box
Geena Davis and Glow-Up Games CEO Mitu Khandaker discussed the results and takeaways of our new study about masculinity in […]
Geena Davis on Increasing Opportunities for Women on Screen
Geena Davis sat down with “CBS Sunday Morning” to discuss representation on-screen and her work with the Institute. Thirty years […]
Download Facebook’s Guide for Businesses
Isabela Humphrey, a Mexico City-based illustrator and visual designer, created the artwork for Facebook’s new guide for businesses that celebrates […]
Geena Davis’ Educational Series ‘Mission Unstoppable’ Returns to CBS For Season 2
“Mission Unstoppable,” the weekend CBS educational/informational series from Litton Entertainment, has been picked up for a second season. The show, […]
Geena Davis Reacts to the ‘Dismal’ Findings of Her Center’s Study on Ageism in Hollywood: ‘It’s a Shame’
As a new study conducted by her organization and TENA (a popular female health + incontinence brand) shows, there’s still […]
Geena’s Op-ed in Social Investor Magazine
Don’t miss Geena’s latest op-ed article, “If She Can See It, She Can Be It,” featured in Social Investor Magazine. […]
Disney Advisory–Stories Matter
Stories Matter. We can make an impact, we can make a change. We are extremely proud to serve on the […]
Underrepresentation and Misrepresentation Have No Place in Advertising Today–Insights from the Geena Davis Institute
Advertising has the power to move culture forward, but continued underrepresentation and misrepresentation in ads is holding back more than […]
Diverse Representation in Films Drives Moviegoers
The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media at Mount Saint Mary’s University. and Movio Reveal Research Determining the On-Screen […]
Geena Davis: ‘As soon as I hit 40, I fell off the cliff. I really did’
The Thelma & Louise and A League of Their Own star wanted to be an actor from the age of […]
Bias & Inclusion in Advertising: An Analysis of 2019 Cannes Lions Work
Today at LIONS Live, Cannes Lions and The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media at Mount Saint Mary’s University, have released the results of a major study that examines representations of gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, age, and body size in Cannes Lions ads from 2006 – 2019.
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Holds Social Justice Teach In
The Institute held a virtual 5-day Social Justice Teach In for our members that covered Social Justice Movements, Hollywood’s Hidden History of Race and Gender Codes, Why Media Representation Matters, How to Be an Effective Ally and Developing a Personal Action Plan.
Discover how Disney Juniors new series Mira Royal Detective celebrates a vibrant, diverse and magical culture!
Check out our exclusive interview with the voice of Mira, Leela Ladnier where she talks about Mira as a role model for young boys and girls as well as her own experiences with diversity. “Stay true to yourself; and, let the appreciation you have of your culture shine through. Remember who you are and never forget where you came from because your background is only going to help you push forward.”
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Study Finds Gender Parity in Family Films
The newest study released from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media indicates that 2019 saw just as many female lead characters in family films as male lead characters. In 2007, just 24% of family films featured female characters in lead roles. Last year, 48% of the 100 top-grossing family movies featured lead female characters. See the complete findings.
