Female characters begin to disappear in significant numbers after age 40. Major female characters on streaming plummeted from 33% in their 30s to just 14% in their 40s.
Only one in four films passes this test, which requires at least one female character over 50 who is essential to the plot and not an ageist stereotype. Common Stereotypes: milf in tight dresses
Women aged 60 and over comprise only 3% of major characters on broadcast and streaming programs, despite being a growing portion of the global population. 🎭 Representation vs. Reality Female characters begin to disappear in significant numbers
Female characters begin to disappear in significant numbers after age 40. Major female characters on streaming plummeted from 33% in their 30s to just 14% in their 40s.
Only one in four films passes this test, which requires at least one female character over 50 who is essential to the plot and not an ageist stereotype. Common Stereotypes:
Women aged 60 and over comprise only 3% of major characters on broadcast and streaming programs, despite being a growing portion of the global population. 🎭 Representation vs. Reality