Adam Moore, director of diversity for SAG-AFTRA, says moviegoers and TV watchers want a glimpse into unfamiliar worlds.
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Making Hollywood Less Sexist, One Crowd Scene at a Time
Madeline Di Nonno of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media talks about pervasive stereotyping — and how to fix it.
The Best Accessory at This Year’s Oscars? Feminism
The broadcast may have run long, but the 87th Academy Awards included some empowering and all-around-awesome moments from Hollywood’s female elite.
Hey Hollywood: Where Are the Women?
Look closely at the lead characters in this year’s Best Picture nominated films. From snipers to physicists, they’re all men.
Who Are You Wearing? (Better Question: Who Cares?)
The #AskHerMore campaign urges reporters to ask female celebrities more interesting questions on the red carpet. We came up with a few helpful suggestions.
Documenting the Women Behind the Camera
Filmmaker, author and professor Alexis Krasilovsky says financing is the biggest issue facing female directors and producers.
Shining a Spotlight on Female Filmmakers
Citizen Jane Film Festival co-founder Paula Elias is helping women get seats at the proverbial table in the movie-making business.
Investigating Hollywood’s ‘Celluloid Ceiling’
Prominent researcher Martha Lauzen talks about the lack of opportunities for women in film — and explains why change is so slow.
Why Hollywood’s Gender Gap Exists, and How to Fix It
Women in TV or film are a lot like their counterparts in Silicon Valley: No one wants to take a chance on them.
The Story Exchange on Women in Hollywood
The posts from our examination of how gender affects opportunities – and funding – for women behind the scenes in film and television.
The Good Fight for Women in STEM
Let’s continue to combat the lack of female representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
10 Resources for Encouraging STEM Girls
A list of supportive spaces — physical and virtual — for future female employees and entrepreneurs.
2 STEM Business Success Stories
Need inspiration? Check out these videos of women in engineering and computer forensics.
Welcoming Women at STEM Conferences – and Beyond
UC Davis professor Jonathan Eisen explains how to help make science a true meritocracy.
Turning the Tide for Women Studying STEM
Nancy Hopkins, a researcher and MIT professor, offers her observations on the experiences of female STEM majors.