media representation

Oriini Kaipara and Her Māori Heritage Show the Power of Representation

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

The broadcaster recently became the first person with Māori face markings to anchor a primetime news show.…

March 7, 2022

Despite Some Imperfections, the Themes of ‘Shameless’ Remain Timeless

While the series contains some blindspots regarding race, on the whole, the show skillfully depicts pervasive issues in our society.…

September 13, 2021

4 Films and TV Shows That Represent the Therapy Process Respectfully

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

A lot of media portrays mental health struggles, but not enough depict the process of getting better. Here are some that get it right. …

January 22, 2021

‘I May Destroy You’ Confronts Misrepresentations of Sexual Assault

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Michaela Coel’s comedy-drama series balances the gray areas of sexual violence through an evocative and semi-fictional depiction of adulthood.…

July 22, 2020

Brie Larson in a video from her new YouTube channel

The Brie Larson Backlash Reveals New Standards for Authenticity

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

As she dives into the YouTube universe during a climate of political upheaval, the celebrity must wrestle with how to address her own privilege.…

July 20, 2020

A scene from Netflix's I Am Not Okay With This

‘I Am Not Okay With This’ and the White Girl With the Black Best Friend

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

It's not just this particular Netflix original either. There seems to be an endless amount of films using this tired trope.…

March 18, 2020

How Movies Are Shifting Toward Allyship and Diversity

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

This machine doesn’t take tokens.…

June 25, 2019

Crazy, Politically Engaged Asians

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

Could the uptick in Asian-American representation help move the needle in the midterm elections?…

October 1, 2018

What Hollywood Can Learn from Aerie’s Inclusive Ad Campaign

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Casting directors need to stop hiring able-bodied actors to portray individuals with disabilities.…

July 21, 2018

Great Representation in YouTube Red Series ‘Youth and Consequences’

Ellyot Chen, Pasadena City College

The new YouTube Red series allows Asian representation to extend into mainstream media.…

March 29, 2018

Meet the Students Using Web Series to Make Media More Diverse

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Rebecca Shoptaw, a Yale student and founder of 'Middlemarch: The Series,' is one of a handful of representation-oriented student filmmakers across the country.…

June 3, 2017

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