Representation of Plus-Sized Women in Hollywood (Or lack Thereof)

Since the beginning of Hollywood, plus-sized women were rarely represented in films or TV. When plus-size women were seen in Hollywood, they were always shown…
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A Look at the History of Trans Representation in Media with Zoey Luna

Early portrayals of trans characters that I can remember were generally based on stereotypes and pathologization, and while the last decade or so has since…
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How LatinX Women in Leadership Behind the Lens are Repositioning the Scope

The Women's Liberation and Chicano movements began in the 1960s, and now, nearly sixty years later, it's pretty clear that while both minorities have come…
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How Diversity in Casting Changes The Story of Waitress

Diverse casting in previous white roles can expand on stories and create more spaces for actors of colour in the industry. It’s important to open…
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Adoptees Don’t Need to be Saved, Even In Hollywood Films

There are hundreds of books and films with plots focused on adoption, but it is easy to neglect the importance of focusing on the adoptee…
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The Relationship Between Dystopian Fiction and People of Colour

The unjust society written in young adult dystopian fiction can very much be our own world told through the wrong perspective – where are the…
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Diversity in Disney+’s High School Musical: The Musical The Series

Disney+’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is more progressive regarding race, diversity, and inclusion than all three of its original predecessors in the…
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Character Contexts – Diversity in Casting Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Diverse casting in previously predominantly white ensembles creates an entirely different context for the characters. This article discusses its effects through Moulin Rouge! The Musical.…
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From Never Have I Ever to Turning Red: The Relationship Between a Mother and a Daughter in Asian Media

The relationship between mother and daughter has been heavily prevalent in films and television series focusing on Asian families; here are some examples from the…
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The Cultural Backdrop In Hollywood’s Biggest Films

The Cultural Backdrop explains how some of Hollywood’s biggest films lend themselves to the “cultural background.” This article will be a dissection of the disparity…
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