Rewriting Motherhood: How TV Represents Moms and What We Want To See Next
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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.
Making Care Pop: What We See and Don’t See About Caregiving on TV
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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.
This Is Us? How TV Does and Doesn’t Get Men’s Caregiving
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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.