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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE INSTITUTE

July 29, 2021

Thinking Outside the Man Box

Geena Davis and Glow-Up Games CEO Mitu Khandaker discussed the results and takeaways of our new study about masculinity in games and online communities at the Game Developers Conference. Read the GamesIndustry.biz article.
July 29, 2021

Geena Davis on Increasing Opportunities for Women on Screen

Geena Davis sat down with "CBS Sunday Morning" to talk about representation on-screen and her work with the Institute. Watch the interview online.
July 21, 2021

The Double-Edged Sword of Online Gaming: An Analysis of Masculinity in Video Games and the Gaming Community

This groundbreaking study examines what boys and young men are seeing and experiencing in the most popular video games and the TWITCH online gaming community.
July 19, 2021

Virtual See Jane Salon – API Representation Report and Panel

Join us online August 3rd for this premiere event, conversation with acclaimed panelists, and launch of our new groundbreaking research study: I Am Not a Fetish or Model Minority: Redefining What it Means to be API in Entertainment. Reserve your spot today!
July 19, 2021

Influencer Screening – Kung Fu Live Q&A

Join us online July 20th for a live Q&A with the cast and creators of the CW's hit show, Kung Fu. Register by July 15th to receive advance access to watch the season's final episode prior to this event. Reserve your spot today!
June 20, 2021

UNICEF’s Gender Equality Leaders Discuss the Impact of Private Sector Advertising

UNICEF is working with select private sector partners to transform product design and messaging away from stereotypes. This candid interview with UNICEF's Gender Equality leadership reveals the motivations and success of its initiatives.

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