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Bill Gates, Yo Yo Ma, Geena Davis among guests on new talk show
It is a unique weekly series focusing on film, culture, big names and the causes they embrace. Saturday, April 12th at 8pm U.S. Eastern time, CCTV America debuts Full Frame – opening the lens each week on a variety of important issues introduced by prominent personalities. Later in the series, Academy Award-winning actor Geena Davis discusses distorted images of women in film and television. Read More…
Geena Davis: The portrayal of women in media
Davis discussed the lack of parity in media and its effect on young girls. “The more hours of TV a girl watches, the fewer options she thinks she has in life.” She asked the MAKERS Conference, “What if unconscious gender bias is a much deeper problem than we’ve ever imagined?” and showed the challenges women face in media. Read More…
Geena Davis, Sheryl Sandberg and Gloria Steinem to gather at inaugural MAKERS Conference to reset the agenda for women in the workplace
Feb. 10-12 in California, MAKERS, the landmark television and digital video initiative which aims to be the largest collection of women’s stories ever told will gather prominent leaders, experts, educators and innovators across industries for a 36-hour action plan to reset the agenda for women in the workplace in the 21st century. Read More…
Pret-a-Reporter: Geena Davis’ Two Easy Steps to Make Hollywood Less Sexist
The actress and founder of her namesake Institute on Gender in Media cites data showing that there are three male characters for every speaking female in family-rated films: “We are in effect enculturating kids from the very beginning to see women and girls as not taking up half of the space.” Read More…
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Featured at About-Face.org
Read about “Why the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in the Media rules.” About-Face means a reversal of direction, attitude, or point of view. It equips women & girls with tools to understand and resist harmful media messages that affect their self-esteem and body image. Read More…
Geena Davis and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation join forces for the 2nd Consecutive Year to Present Gender Equality in Children’s Media Scholarship for the 33rd College Television Awards
Foundation Executive Director Norma Provencio Pichardo says of the program, “We are thrilled to be working with Geena Davis and her institute for the second year. We know how important her work is and are proud to be able to help bring great student work to the forefront.” The Geena Davis Focus on Diversity and Gender Equality in Children’s media is seeking college student entries. Read More…
Kidsinthehouse Features Geena Davis Parenting Advice Videos
As a parent and as CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Geena shares her thoughts on kids watching TV and how it affects their expectations of reality and their own lives. Watch Video…
Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media joins with Global Knowledge Gateway to foster women’s economic empowerment
UN Women, in partnership with the government of Canada, unveiled the Global Knowledge Gateway for Women’s Economic Empowerment, an effort to help empower women economically. The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is among the effort’s supporters. Watch Video or Read More…
Geena Davis stars in Funny Or Die’s new video
As an actress, gender-equality advocate and world-class archer, Geena Davis showcases her skills with amazing trick shots — while wearing her Rockford Peaches uniform from A League of Their Own, of course there’s a behind-the-scenes video, too. Read More...
UN Women Partners with Geena Davis on First-ever Global Gender in Film Research Study
The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, has commissioned the study from Associate Professor Stacy Smith of the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California. Read More…
