For way too long, media has been dominated by male voices.

Seeing diversity in gender can shape how young girls view the possibilities for their own success in the world.

On today's episode, I'll be interviewing Madeline DeNono, not only about gender diversity in the media, but how diversity in age,

sexual orientation, and physical size can change the world around us. After that, Derek and I will

be giving you an update on how we are surviving and thriving during this uncertain time in

this week's segment of the perfect relationship. Let's get to the Lindsay Almore Show.

Welcome to the Lindsay Almore Show, a podcast that helps you find fulfillment amidst chaos.

On this show, I interview thought leaders, doctors, creatives, spiritual gurus, and game changers

who inspire you to pursue your dreams, overcome obstacles, and leave your mark.

Media surrounds our everyday life.

And increasingly, almost every moment of every day.

The problem is that media does not adequately represent what the world actually looks like.

Let's talk about the scope of this problem.

Boys outnumber girls three to one, even in

G-rated family films. Female characters are more likely to be portrayed as eye candy, even in

G-rated films. We see that characters in G-rated films are equally as likely to be wearing revealing clothing as women in R-rated films.

Female characters are often seen as less valuable than their male counterparts.

Even worse, there has been little forward momentum for women and girls in the media for more than

six decades. Only 7% of directors are women, 13% of writers, and 20% of producers. Even having

one female writer on a film can increase screen time for female characters more than 10%

and increase the odds that the film will pass the Bechdal test where two female characters

have a conversation about something other than a man. Here's the problem.

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