Several specific women have acted as wrecking balls against the old guard.
Audiences are increasingly demanding realistic, aspirational stories. Research by the Geena Davis Institute found that older viewers lose interest when characters are portrayed as "frail, frumpy, and sad," preferring characters with financial literacy, romantic agency, and control over their destinies.
: Since her historic Oscar win, she has become a mainstay in major franchises like Star Trek: Section 31
Several specific women have acted as wrecking balls against the old guard.
Audiences are increasingly demanding realistic, aspirational stories. Research by the Geena Davis Institute found that older viewers lose interest when characters are portrayed as "frail, frumpy, and sad," preferring characters with financial literacy, romantic agency, and control over their destinies.
: Since her historic Oscar win, she has become a mainstay in major franchises like Star Trek: Section 31
