‘The Mindy Project’ has a representation problem—but not the one you think
I’m sorry, but there is never more than one Windows phone in the room. Ever.
On May 8, 2014 by Molly McHugh
We Are Comics: The push for greater diversity in comics
Two different corners of geekdom are getting a major representation overhaul this month thanks to social media.
On May 4, 2014 by Aja Romano
Guess how many female writers are joining ‘Doctor Who’ this season
With another all-male crew, will the show continue down its conversvative and arguably sexist path?
On May 1, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Looks like the new ‘Star Wars’ will have one more female cast member
Could it be Lupita Nyong’o?
On Apr 30, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
One of book world’s biggest expos at center of diversity battle
John Green joins Twitter battle against whitewashing and the John Green Effect at the publishing industry’s most important yearly event.
On Apr 29, 2014 by Aja Romano
Researchers say Twitter has a gender bias against women
Well, this is disappointing.
On Apr 25, 2014 by Kate Knibbs
Rihanna will voice 3-D animation’s first black lead in ‘Home’
DreamWorks is raising the bar on diversity in 3-D animation—not that it was very high to begin with.
On Apr 19, 2014 by Aja Romano
Why hasn’t Black Widow gotten her own ‘Avengers’ spinoff?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier was a step in the right direction, but Marvel needs to do more to put Black Widow in the spotlight.
On Apr 17, 2014 by [email protected]
The Bechdel Test is a great hammer, but not every movie is a nail
The Bechdel Test is a great tool, but one tool alone isn’t capable of getting the entire job done.
On Mar 25, 2014 by [email protected]
‘Jem’ creator, fans call out movie reboot all-male production team
“Where is the female voice?”
On Mar 24, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Fans want Katniss Everdeen added to MTV Movie Awards’ ‘Best Hero’ category
Apparently it’s not ‘ladylike’ to be heroic.
On Mar 20, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw
Is this the new Bechdel Test?
Popular movies still don’t treat women and miniorities equally—here’s a new test to prove it.
On Mar 17, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Nebula nominations forecast a change of culture in sci-fi community
Despite recent bouts over sexism in sci-fi, the 2013 Nebulas are a huge win.
On Feb 25, 2014 by Aja Romano
Coming soon to a theater near you: The Bechdel Test
Forget the MPAA. This is the rating system Hollywood needs.
On Nov 6, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
What makes some fandoms more successful than others?
Is there a surefire recipe for turning a media property into a fandom success?
On Nov 5, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
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