Status of Equity and Inclusion in Children’s Television

Panelists and speakers pose on stage at the Geena Davis Institute Global Symposium on the Status of Equity and Inclusion in Children’s Media in New York City.

At Google Chelsea, the Geena Davis Institute brought together leading voices in children’s entertainment, research, and technology to explore the future of equity in children’s television. Through new GD-IQ insights and candid conversations with creators behind Dino Dana, Sesame Workshop, and The Jim Henson Company, the symposium examined what meaningful representation requires—both on screen and behind the scenes.

Gender Representation in Children’s TV: Insights and Strategies

A young girl wearing 3D glasses and holding a bucket of popcorn smiles joyfully while watching a movie in a theater, surrounded by other children also wearing 3D glasses.

The “Status of Equity and Inclusion in Children’s Television” symposium gathered industry leaders to discuss diversity in children’s programming. Featuring cutting-edge research and expert panelists, the event emphasized the power of data-driven strategies to foster more inclusive and representative storytelling for young audiences.