Viewers
noticed that in the 2016 Emmy broadcast actor nominees had vignettes, while
actresses did not. Hidden in the drama category was the dearth of female
nominees in writing, producing, directing and editing this year.
Women writers, producers,
editors and directors made up just a quarter of the nominees this year at the
2016 Emmy Awards. Underrepresentation is nothing new. Research from the Women’s Media Center showed “out of all the
nominees nominated, with 44 in writing, directing and producing categories over
the past decade, 2,074 of them were women, representing only 22 percent of the
total.”
Even acclaimed shows are lagging. Two shows – the top-nominated Game of Thrones and critical darling
Fargo – had neither a female director nor a female writer on their most recent
seasons. Also, the popular Game of Thrones, has not had a female director since
season four or a female writer since season three.
“Media that is more representative of our society not only
fosters a more inclusive industry, but by increasing the number and diversity
of female leaders and role models on screen, content creators are affecting the
ambitions and career aspirations of young girls and young women everywhere. If
she can see it, she can be it." - Geena Davis
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