See Jane 2024: How Has On-Screen Representation in Children’s Television Changed from 2018 to 2023?
This report discusses key trends of representation in children’s television programs.
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.
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.
Equal Play? Analyzing Gender Stereotypes, Diversity, and Inclusion in Advertising and Marketing of Toys
Discover how children’s toys shape gender roles and skills development in our latest report. Analyzing 175 ads from top retailers, we reveal persistent stereotypes and pathways towards more inclusive play.
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.
LEGO Ready for Girls Creativity Study
Uncover gender influences on creativity with the Ready for Girls Study by the Geena Davis Institute in partnership with LEGO revealing biases and shaping inclusive creative expressions.
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.
2020 See Jane Film Report: Historic Gender Parity in Family Films
2020 marks a milestone with gender parity for lead characters in family films, yet disparities remain, especially for supporting roles and in nuanced representation.
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.
See Jane Report: Gender and Race Representations in the Top Family Films of 2017
Discover key findings on gender and race in media from the See Jane 2017 report, revealing crucial disparities and opportunities for inclusive representation in family films.
See Jane Report: Gender Bias in Family Films of 2016
2016 analysis reveals key gaps in U.S. family films: underrepresentation of women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and the disabled, highlighting an urgent need for diverse media.
The Reel Truth: Women Aren’t Seen or Heard
Groundbreaking GD-IQ analysis reveals significant gender disparities in screen and speaking time in top films, underscoring the need for equitable representation in the media industry.
The Impact of Gender Representation in French Films
Our study on French films shows significant gender stereotypes and a cultural disconnect with younger audiences, highlighting the need for more inclusive and engaging media representations.