As a movie critic with a background in gender studies and a passion for equality in the entertainment industry, I find the findings of this study deeply concerning. Having witnessed the persistent gender imbalance in various aspects of film and television production throughout my career, it’s disheartening to see that reality TV is no exception.
A study has revealed that there is still a lack of gender equality among those creating reality or unscripted TV shows in the US and other countries.
A study led by Banijay Group, Everywoman Studios, and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media examined the portrayal of women in key roles on reality TV shows that were broadcast in the United States, U.K., Brazil, and France during the years 2021 to 2023.
In the realm of reality TV production, women are underrepresented when it comes to positions like executive producers, creators, and showrunners. According to the study, men hold 58.4% of these roles.
The research also uncovered a bias in the industry’s perception that men are more financially secure for hiring, despite evidence suggesting otherwise – women’s work in film and television tends to generate greater financial success. An intriguing finding is the dominance of male creators in reality TV shows across all four nations. On average, 73.7% are men and a mere 25.7% are women. However, this disparity is most noticeable in the United States, where an astounding 80.6% are male creators compared to only 16.1% who are female.
As a dedicated cinephile, I’ve noticed an encouraging trend in the film industry over the past few years. Although there’s still an imbalance when it comes to gender representation in executive producing roles across all four countries, we’ve seen a significant improvement. In just two short years, from 2021 to 2023, the percentage of women executive producers has risen nearly 10%, reaching 46%.
Women can leave a significant impact on the industry by taking on leadership roles within it, but that’s not enough. They also require the necessary tools to reshape and reinvent the industry itself. (Researchers’ findings)
To reduce the gender gap in mid-level production roles, the study recommends that industries establish mentorship programs for women, ensure fair compensation and equal opportunities, encourage open communication, and provide paid leave as benefits.
Other key findings from the report include:
- The difference between men and women executive producers is the most pronounced in France (64.6% men and 35.4% women), followed by the U.S. (62.5% men and 37.3% women). In Brazil, there are slightly more women executive producers than men executive producers (52.4% women and 47.6% men).
- 3 in 4 reality TV creators are men across all countries.
- Despite the gender imbalance among executive producers, there is near-perfect gender parity among supervising producers (50.9% men and 49.1% women) across all countries.
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2024-07-17 06:16