Having been in some roles that really resonated with women, I became hyper-aware of how women are represented in Hollywood.
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We're showing kids a world that is very scantily populated with women and female characters. They should see female characters taking up half the planet, which we do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of representation of women in media for children.
Geena Davis highlights the lack of female characters in children's media, arguing that children should have a balanced view of the world where women and female characters are prominently featured. This observation underlines the essential role of media in shaping young minds and the need for increased visibility of women in storytelling to foster equality and inspire future generations.
Themes
RepresentationWomenMediaChildrenCharactersEquality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about children's literature, this quote could highlight the need for diverse character representation.
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