A Minecraft Movie is getting a lot of media attention for the wrong reasons, one being the treatment of its female characters.
Women are both underrepresented and misrepresented in the media. Personally, I think this needs to change.
Dr. Laurie Hays Fluker’s journey through media, academia, and motherhood is a story of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of storytelling. From balancing the weight of history to shaping...
The streaming industry is redefining women’s stories, moving beyond love interests and sidekicks, placing female characters in the spotlight.
The 2024 Grammy Nominations: What they mean for Women in the Industry
There’s a constant need to criticise female characters in media when people love the same mannerisms on male characters. Even in the world of fiction, women are constantly faced...
The future of film is female!
Not all media is created equal. TV shows and movies have been stereotyping women for decades. While not always explicit or obvious, it can be noticed better when using...
Media, particularly movies and TV shows, can have a huge impact on how people view themselves and the world around them. Watching something in a movie or TV show...
Last year, I took a class called Scripting the Presidency where we learned how different forms of fictitious media displayed the President, their administration, and their staff. On the...