Fascinating. This caught my attention:
Quote:
|
From 2007 through 2014, according to Smith’s research, women made up only 30.2 percent of speaking or named characters in the 100 top-grossing fictional films.
|
Another study I read about, though can't recall the details, showed a similar imbalance in the gender of characters in children's tv.
Facepalm moment:
Quote:
|
When I phoned another powerful Hollywood player to ask about the issue, he said dismissively, ‘‘Call some chicks.’’
|