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Management Positions in the European Media Sector Remain Male-dominate...
Women better represented on-screen than off-screen throughout Europe as management positions in media remain male-dominated.
How African Video Streaming Services Could Diversify the Global Film I...
The economic challenges of the pandemic in Africa has encouraged video streaming platforms to go global and focus on more North America and Western Europe audiences to survive.
Cancel Culture Series: Interview with Eric Heinze
"Democracy is not always a head count. You can take a majority vote after all opinions have been aired but if you simply exclude speakers because the majority doesn’t want to hear them, then you undermine democracy." - Eric Heinze
Cancel Culture Series: Interview with Benjamin Cohen
"You being ‘cancelled’ is not really real. It just seems like that because of Twitter and because of the way certain sections of the press will pick it up and run with it." - Benjamin Cohen
Cancel Culture Series: Interview with Jillian C. York
"While we want to make sure that we're not silencing minority voices, that doesn't mean staying silent about things that are toxic." - Jilian C. york
Cancel Culture Series: Interview with Dr Angela Martinez Dy
"The right to free speech comes with the responsibility of accountability, or being answerable for one’s actions, including the thoughts, opinions and perspectives one presents in public spaces, including online." - Dr Angela Martinez Dy
Taking the Knee During Euro 2020
Whoever wins on Sunday, it is certain that a European conversation on racism is out in the open, and it is something that will find more and more space as the World Cup in 2022 will be hosted in Qatar, in what is already called a World Cup of Shame.
Why We Need More Movies about South Asian Women in Sports
Naomi Osaka, who is a four-time Grand Slam winner, recently prioritised her mental health, pulling out of major tennis tournaments, sending a message to people everywhere that it’s important to put themselves first and proved what a big impact sports figures can have.
Artificial Intelligence Traps and Media Diversity: Mind the Loopholes
By Bojana Kostić Artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, also referred to as automation tools, computational systems govern our digital media ecosystem. …
Diversity in Media Awards and the Problem with Celebrating First Wins
An achievement is still an achievement regardless of race, so how great would it be to celebrate an individual on an achievement for their talent - without having to mention their race.
Why is proper representation on TV important for diversity?
Characters from a diverse background, should not be limited to certain types of genres programmes. They should literally be everywhere, as they come from a range a different social classes and backgrounds.
The Media’s Problematic Coverage of Global Women’s Rights Movement...
While Saudi women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has been hailed as an icon, women in other parts of the world are rarely given the same media attention.
