Geena Davis Institute
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Ending Unconscious Bias, Fostering Inclusion, and Eliminating Harmful Stereotypes in Global Media. If They Can See it, They Can Be it. #seeitbeit⭐️🎥
This Disability Pride Month, we're celebrating a milestone for authentic representation. Congratulations to Tal Anderson on her first Emmy nomination for her role as Becca on “The Pitt.”
This Disability Pride Month, we're celebrating the disabled characters helping kids see disability as a normal part of our world. 💛♿📺 When disabled kids see characters who share their experiences, it can foster confidence, belonging, and possibility.
On Women in Engineering Day, we're celebrating characters like Lt. Erica Ortegas from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, who show audiences that women belong at the controls, in the lab, and at the forefront of innovation. 🚀
Our research with Next50 shows that only 25% of 50-plus viewers are very satisfied with the accuracy of characters who portray their age group. For too long, audiences have been told that great stories belong to young people. But “The Boroughs” is helping change that.
Did you catch us at ATX TV Festival this past weekend? We debuted new research on how periods are portrayed for teens on screen and how destigmatizing periods on screen can help make change in the real world
From breakout streaming hits to Academy Award-winning films, LGBTQIA+ characters continue to shape culture through stories that are authentic, complex, and deeply human.
“KPop Demon Hunters” was a massive success, thanks to director Maggie Kang pushing for Korean representation on screen. The hugely popular Oscar-winning movie blew audiences away and proved the power of diverse storytelling.
As Lane’s mom in “Gilmore Girls,” Mrs. Kim brought discipline, culture, and a whole lot of personality to the screen. But moms like her are still far too rare on screen. Of all TV moms of kids under age 18, only 7% are Asian or Pacific Islander.
On screen, leadership still doesn’t reflect the real world. Women are significantly less likely to be portrayed in leadership roles, and that gap shapes how audiences see power. That’s exactly why Isla Gordon in “Running Point” stands out.
Noah Kahan’s new documentary offers a raw, deeply personal look at mental health, identity, and the pressure many young men feel to keep things in.
Take Your Child to Work Day offers kids a chance to see their parents’ careers up close. But on screen, the picture is still skewed. Women 40+ are less likely to be shown with an occupation at all. In reality, millions of moms–like the iconic Olivia Benson–are leading, earning, and holding it down.
The future of our planet depends on who we empower today. In our study, “Portray Her 2.0” we found that 71% of young women say it’s important to see women in STEM on screen.
The stories we see shape what we believe is possible—but too often, women have been missing from the picture. Our analysis of on-screen representation found that only 38% of STEM characters were women in TV series from 2018 to 2022. From 2007-2017 it was just 37%.
Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙 and we’re celebrating representation that helps audiences see themselves and others in the world around them. Characters like Julia on Sesame Street, a young girl with autism, help normalize differences, spark conversations, and build empathy from an early age.
Women are redefining horror—but they’re still vastly underrepresented behind the camera. Studies estimate women make up less than 6% of all directors in the horror genre.
From “West Side Story” to “One Day at a Time,” Rita Moreno’s career spans decades, generations and genres — and she’s still not done. As one of the few EGOT winners, Rita carved out space for Latina representation in an industry that often tried to limit her.
On Gloria Steinem’s birthday, we’re celebrating a trailblazing activist who gave voice to women’s stories that had long been ignored. From advocating for workplace equality to championing reproductive rights, her impact continues to ripple across generations.
Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” is the highest-grossing film ever directed by a woman, proving that bold vision and commercial success aren’t mutually exclusive. From “Lady Bird” to “Little Women,” Greta's built a career on nuanced, emotionally intelligent stories centered on women — and audiences show up.
Audiences have fallen in love with Becca on “The Pitt” for her authentic and nuanced portrayal of autism. As an actor with autism herself, Tal Anderson brings a perspective that helps reshape how disabilities are represented on screen.
Taylor Swift has redefined longevity, reinvention and lyrical storytelling in modern music. From country roots to global pop icon to indie-folk storyteller, she has continuously evolved — and brought millions along with her.
A four-time WNBA MVP, three-time WNBA Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, NCAA Champion and one of the most dominant forces in basketball, A’ja Wilson continues to redefine what greatness looks like in women’s sports.
In an Oscar first, the nominated sound team behind “Sirāt” is entirely female: supervising sound editor Laia Casanovas, re-recording mixer Yasmina Praderas, and production sound mixer Amanda Villavieja.
Chloé Zhao is the only woman in the Best Director category at this year’s #AcademyAwards, nominated for "Hamnet." 🎬 Her second nomination places her among just nine women ever nominated in the category—and one of only three women to win, taking home the Oscar in 2021 for “Nomadland.”
In 1940, Hattie McDaniel made history as the first Black person to win an Academy Award for her role in “Gone with the Wind.” A trailblazer in Hollywood, McDaniel broke barriers at a time when opportunities for Black actors were extremely limited.
Producing power at its peak! With her latest nomination for “F1,” Dede Gardner becomes the most-nominated female producer in history. Her remarkable career highlights not only her extraordinary talent and vision but also the growing impact of women in film production! #Oscars #WHM #AcademyAwards
Here’s to the women who paved the way — and to the future leaders who will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. #WHM #seeitbeit #WomensHistoryMonth #WomeninSTEM
A first for K-pop: “Golden,” from “KPop Demon Hunters” earned an Oscar nomination, a history-making moment for representation. 👏 #Oscars #seeitbeit #WHM
73 years old and still delivering career highs: This year, Delroy Lindo is nominated for his first Oscar for his role in “Sinners,” proving that a remarkable career doesn’t lose momentum with age. #Oscars #seeitbeit #DelroyLindo
They didn’t just win gold. They built a legacy. The U.S. Women’s Hockey Team has redefined what dominance, resilience, and teamwork look like on the world stage — inspiring a new generation of girls to lace up, take up space, and play to win.
This #EngineersWeek, we’re celebrating the engineers on screen and in real life who are shaping the future — in labs, classrooms, and even in Wakanda. #BlackPanther #EWeek2026 #BHM