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What is the focus of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media?

  • Female representation in the criminal justice system

  • Equal pay for actresses

  • Depiction of women in advertising

  • Representing female characters in media

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The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media was founded in 2004 by actress Geena Davis. The Institute's focus is on representing female characters in media, including film, television, and advertising. The Institute has found that female characters are underrepresented in media, and that when they are present, they are often portrayed in stereotypical and negative ways.
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