Research
Our research examines intersectional onscreen representation of six identities: gender, race, LGBTQIA+, disability, age 50+, and body type.

Our research examines intersectional onscreen representation of six identities: gender, race, LGBTQIA+, disability, age 50+, and body type.
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Insight from Nielsen: New Research Shows that Disability-inclusive Content is Smart Business
Nielsen’s recent report on disability inclusive social media shows consumers’ increasing engagement with brands featuring non-traditional creators and products. Learn more...Breaking the Silence: Confronting Online Violence Against Women and Nonbinary Journalists
Tough-as-nails reporting comes at a disproportionately high price for women and nonbinary journalists. More than 70 percent of women journalists said they have experienced online violence. Learn more...Beyond Lazy Tropes: The Quest for Authenticity in Fat Representation
Roles for plus-sized actors are rare, and the parts that exist often rely on demeaning stereotypes. At the Bentonville Film Festival, women from both sides of the camera gathered to discuss the challenges of what panelists unapologetically called “fat representation.”Virtual See Jane Salon – The New Frontline: The Battle Against Online Violence
Watch the full event replay of Geena Davis, Craig Newmark, and a panel of experts in an engaging discourse on the real-world impact of online violence – a coordinated threat confronting all of us, especially women and gender-expansive journalists.