The Data Behind Hollywood's Sexism
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the stark gender disparities in film and media through social scientist Stacy Smith's eye-opening TED talk. Delve into hard data revealing the significant underrepresentation of women both on-screen and behind the camera in Hollywood, where males outnumber females three to one. Examine the potentially harmful effects of these portrayals on viewers and gain insights into the pervasive gender bias in the entertainment industry. Learn about the importance of diverse representation in media and its impact on society in this compelling 16-minute presentation that challenges the status quo in film and television.
Syllabus
The data behind Hollywood's sexism | Stacy Smith
Taught by
TED
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