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Underrepresentation in TV: Elevating Equity and Inclusion

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The Geena Davis Institute’s held an event to present its new research study, “Behind the Scenes: Elevating Equity and Inclusion in TV Writing,” to address the barriers faced by underrepresented TV writers. The event highlighted ongoing challenges, the impact of COVID-19, and featured insights from industry figures such as Geena Davis, Steven Canals, and LaToya Morgan on fostering diversity.

Gender Equity in Sports: When We Value Women

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The Geena Davis Institute launched an exclusive #WhenWeValueWomen campaign event featuring Geena Davis, Meghan Duggan, and Oscar®-winning directors Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine. The panel discussed gender equity and equality in sports, highlighted by their documentary “LFG,” and emphasized the importance of storytelling and activism in promoting cultural change and gender equality.

Representation in Children’s Television: See Jane 2020

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The Geena Davis Institute’s virtual See Jane Salon event presented the ‘See Jane 2020 TV’ research on children’s television. Key findings revealed historic screen time for female characters, but also persisting challenges. A panel of industry experts discussed the importance of diverse storytelling, authentic representation, and the future of inclusive children’s content.

Diversity and Inclusion in Global Advertising

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GDI’s “Beyond Checking Boxes: Inclusion Versus Exclusion in Global Advertising” event brought together industry experts to examine the current state of diversity and inclusion in global advertising. Progress and ongoing challenges in representing various identities were shared, along with how to use data to drive meaningful change in media representation.

Women in Tech – Empowering Futures: Pathways to Success

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Explore the highlights of the ‘Becoming Women in Tech’ event, during which nearly 500 global participants joined industry leaders like Craig Newmark and Geena Davis to discuss the role of women in STEM. The session included inspiring talks on overcoming challenges, AI, cybersecurity, and the importance of diverse representation in technology.

I Want to See Me: How Diverse Representation Drives Audiences

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The Geena Davis Institute hosted a virtual event exploring how on-screen representation affects audience behavior. Industry leaders, including Geena Davis and experts from film research and production, discussed the importance of diversity, quality portrayals, and strategies to drive change in media.

Allyship for the Long Haul: Building Inclusive Narratives in Media

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Geena Davis Institute’s event ‘”Allyship for the Long Haul” explored inclusive media narratives. The session highlighted allyship’s role in authentic representation, business benefits, and actionable strategies for fostering diverse, inclusive storytelling and workplaces.

Redefining Masculinity in Boys’ TV

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The Geena Davis Institute’s “Breaking the Mold: Redefining Masculinity in Boys’ TV” event featured key discussions focused on inclusive portrayals, emotional health, parental engagement, and challenging stereotypes in boys’ TV content.

Ask Geena Anything

Join Geena Davis as she shares candid insights on gender equality in Hollywood at the “Ask Geena Anything” event. Watch a video clip and access exclusive content by becoming a member today!

Ask Geena Anything

Join Geena Davis as she shares candid insights on gender equality in Hollywood at the “Ask Geena Anything” event. Watch a video clip and access exclusive content by becoming a member today!

This Is Us? How TV Does and Doesn’t Get Men’s Caregiving

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Exploring male caregiving in TV, This Is Us? How TV Does and Doesn’t Get Men’s Caregiving
event in partnership with Equimondo challenges stereotypes, fostering positive media representations for a more equitable portrayal of modern fatherhood.

Closing the Cyber Gender Gap

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Highlighting the critical gender gap in cybersecurity, the Geena Davis Institute’s event, supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies, called for urgent, diverse workforce development to fill 600,000+ roles.

A Night of Poetry Honoring Lucille Clifton

Lucille Clifton Poetry Event.

The 2nd Annual “A Night of Poetry Honoring Lucille Clifton” was a resounding success, featuring impactful readings by distinguished guests and celebrating Clifton’s poetic legacy and influence in the arts.

The New Frontline: The Battle Against Online Violence

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Explore key takeaways from the Virtual See Jane Salon on combating online violence, featuring leaders from the Geena Davis Institute, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, IWMF, and more. Learn how media can drive change.

Gender and Advertising: Powerful Drivers to Change Stereotypes and Impact Social Norms

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New research from the Geena Davis Institute and UNICEF reveals how advertising in Mexico and the Caribbean reinforces—or challenges—harmful gender norms. This virtual salon convened industry leaders, youth advocates, and global experts to examine the link between media representation and gender-based violence—and to define what meaningful action from brands and creators must look like now.

Representation of Masculinity in Boys’ Television

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The Geena Davis Institute, in partnership with Promundo and the Kering Foundation, launched groundbreaking research on masculinity in boys’ television—revealing how rigid “man box” norms shape behavior and how creators can build healthier, more expansive portrayals of boys and men.

Status of Equity and Inclusion in Children’s Television

Event flyer for the See Jane Salon held on November 20 in Los Angeles, featuring Geena Davis and several other panelists focused on equity in children's television.

At a members-only salon hosted at CBS Radford, the Geena Davis Institute unveiled new insights on equity in children’s television from its See Jane 2019 report and GD-IQ tool. Industry leaders from Disney Junior, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros. Animation, and Mission Unstoppable explored what progress looks like—and what meaningful inclusion still requires.

Intersectionality Matter: In Hollywood, Leadership and Advertising

Panelists and Geena Davis Institute leaders pose together at the 2019 See Jane Salon in Chicago, focused on intersectionality in media, leadership, and advertising.

At the 2019 Chicago See Jane Salon, researchers, creators, and industry leaders explored why intersectionality in media matters—from children’s television and advertising to leadership and storytelling. Grounded in new Geena Davis Institute research, the conversation examined how meaningful representation requires both visibility and depth.

Intersectionality Matters: In Advertising, Hollywood & Leadership

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Hosted at Luminary NYC, this See Jane Salon brought together leaders from Facebook, 72andSunny, and the Geena Davis Institute to preview vital new research on intersectional advertising and global female leadership. Featuring an executive fireside chat and an exclusive screening of the documentary This Changes Everything, the event mapped out actionable strategies for embedding data-driven equity into the DNA of commercial production and Hollywood storytelling.

Gotta Keep On Tryin’: Shining a Spotlight on Women in Literature and Hollywood

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Women of color are creating powerful, commercially viable stories—yet still face systemic skepticism in Hollywood. Gotta Keep On Tryin’ convened producers, authors, strategists, and industry leaders in Los Angeles to examine the data, confront distribution myths, and redefine what lasting progress in representation truly requires.

Women of Action: Reinventing the Business of Creativity

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Industry leaders across media, advertising, film, sports, and the arts gathered in New York to examine gender equity in creative leadership. Women of Action challenged the gap between progress and power—and explored how women are reshaping the business of creativity.