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December 01, 2023

Forbes: New Report Reveals How The Marketing Of Toys Reinforces Gender Stereotypes

A new Forbes article announces the new collaborative study by the Geena Davis Institute and toy industry thought leaders and social impact experts Laurel Wider and Jodi Bondi Norgaard.
November 15, 2023

Virtual See Jane Salon – Make Care Pop: What We See and Don’t See About Caregiving on TV

Join the Geena Davis Institute and Caring Across Generations on December 12 for a special virtual event online. Reserve your spot, RSVP today!
November 08, 2023

Reflecting India: An intersectional and longitudinal analysis of popular scripted television from 2018 to 2022

New Report Available! Read our longitudinal representation study of the most popular scripted TV series in India over the past five years, across five different languages.
November 01, 2023

See Jane 2023: On Screen Representation in Children’s Television from 2018 to 2022

For invited members only, don't miss our annual Global Symposium on Gender in Media event on December 6 in Los Angeles.
October 17, 2023

Banijay Unveils Global Accelerator Program Banijay Launch to Support Emerging Women Unscripted Creators

Along with the global accelerator program, Banijay has commissioned a first of its kind study with the Geena Davis Institute, in partnership with Everywoman Studios. Learn more...
October 02, 2023

Changing the Narrative: Why Representation in Video Games Matters

New Report Available! Read our latest analysis on video games and opportunities for creators to reach gamers from marginalized and often underrepresented communities.

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