Behind the Scenes: Women’s Representation in Unscripted Television in the US, UK, Brazil, and France
This study analyzes the underrepresentation of women behind the scenes in reality TV.
Are the Kids All Right? Portrayals of Mental Health in TV Watched by Children and Teens
Explore the portrayal of mental health representation on TV watched by youth. Discover how accurate portrayals can help children and teens navigate their struggles.
Rewriting Motherhood: How TV Represents Moms and What We Want To See Next
Discover the truth behind TV’s portrayal of motherhood. Our study reveals a stark contrast between on-screen fiction and real-life diversity, challenges, and the invisible burdens mothers face.
Portray Her 2.0: An Analysis of 15 Years of Women in STEM On-Screen, 2007–2022
Discover the nuanced shifts and enduring barriers in female STEM representation, as we build on our previous findings to inspire future change.
Making Care Pop: What We See and Don’t See About Caregiving on TV
Discover how media’s portrayal of care impacts us all. This report in partnership with Caring Across Generations reveals critical gaps in TV representations of aging, disability, and care diversity.
See Jane 2023: How Has On-Screen Representation in Children’s Television Changed from 2018 to 2022?
Discover key trends in the 2023 Annual See Jane Report on children’s media: gender, race, and more in popular and new children’s television.
Reflecting India: An Intersectional and Longitudinal Analysis of Popular Scripted Television
Unveiling new insights into India’s TV landscape, our study with partners Google, USC Viterbi School of Engineering and IAA reveals trends in gender, age, and skin-tone representation from 2018-2022.
Changing the Narrative: Why Representation in Video Games Matters
New research highlights the need for greater diversity in video games, revealing that nearly half of gamers are women and most players value diverse characters. Explore our recommendations for inclusive game design and narrative development to better represent and engage underrepresented communities.
From Real to Reel Representation and Inclusion in Film and Television Produced in British Columbia
In partnership with UBCP/ACTRA this report presents findings from an analysis of representation of marginalized groups in feature films, TV shows, and TV movies shot in 2018, 2019, and 2021 in British Columbia.
See It, Be It: What Families Are Watching On TV – A Longitudinal Representation Study
Using machine learning technology, in partnership with Google and University of Southern California’s Signal Analysis and Interpretation Laboratory (SAIL), we find the share of female characters in popular US programming to be up from 2010 to 2021, but older female characters remain rarely seen.
See Jane 2022 TV – See It, Be It: What Children Are Seeing on TV
An analysis of what kids are watching and what is being made for kids, to reveal an increase in characters of color on screen, but female representation lacking in animated human and nonhuman roles.
Behind the Scenes: The State of Inclusion and Equity in TV Writing 2022
A survey with Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity (TTIE) finds stark differences in the experiences of marginalized and nonmarginalized writers.
This Is Us? How TV Does and Doesn’t Get Men’s Caregiving
Analyzing 225 TV shows, our study reveals a shift towards more men in caregiving roles, yet often depicted as flawed. Urging for balanced, realistic portrayals, we advocate breaking gender stereotypes to inspire future storytelling in caregiving narratives.
“Surviving” to Thriving: The Muslim Women On-Screen Test
Test and resources for improving the representation of Muslim women on screen.
Women Over 50: The Right to be Seen on Screen
Insights from this study in partnership with Next 50 reveal underrepresentation and stereotyping of characters 50+ in media, urging for more diverse, authentic portrayals.
See Jane 2021 TV: The State of Representation in Popular Television from 2016 to 2020
Explore our five-year analysis on diversity in media, highlighting trends and advocating for equitable representation across gender, race, age, and more in entertainment.
Behind the Scenes: The State of Inclusion and Equity in TV Writing
Discover key insights into workplace discrimination and actionable steps towards greater inclusion and equity in TV writing, based on our latest study in partnership with TTIE
Representations of Black Women in Hollywood
Study reveals Black women are underrepresented in Hollywood in leading roles, highlighting the need for equitable representation.
Closing the STEM Gender Gap: A Study of Gender & STEM Representations in UK Family Entertainment
This report explores the portrayal of STEM characters in UK children’s media, highlighting gender disparities and offering recommendations to encourage diversity in STEM fields.
If He Can See It, Will He Be It? Representations of Masculinity in Boys’ TV
Discover how children’s television impacts young boys’ views on masculinity, featuring insights into stereotypes and recommendations for healthier gender representations.
See Jane 2020 TV: Historic Screen & Speaking Time for Female Characters
The See Jane 2020 TV report highlights gender, race, LGBTQ+, disability, age, and body size disparities, urging inclusive portrayals in children’s television.
See Jane 2019 An Analysis of Representations in Film and Television
Our annual See Jane report investigates the representation of marginalized groups in popular children’s TV and film. We identified significant strides in the representation of some groups, but also noted concerning patterns for improvement for others.
Portray Her: Representations of Women STEM Characters in Media
The report emphasizes the impact of entertainment media in shaping girls’ STEM aspirations, highlighting the scarcity of female STEM role models in popular media.
The Scully Effect: I Want to Believe in STEM
In partnership with 21st Century Fox, this study found that 63% of women who were familiar with Agent Scully of “The X Files” had greater confidence in pursuing a STEM career, thus illustrating the power of representation on screen
Gender Bias in Advertising: Research, Trends and New Visual Language
Explore how women’s portrayal in ads perpetuates stereotypes, lacking adequate representation and speaking roles, based on the Geena Davis Institute’s groundbreaking research.
Gender Roles & Occupations: A Look at Character Attributes and Job-Related Aspirations in Film and Television
Discover critical insights into gender representation in media, revealing stark imbalances and the need for more diverse and equitable portrayals of women in film and TV.
