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Underrepresentation

: Only about 1 in 4 film characters aged 50 and over are women, representing a significant gender gap. Organizations like the Geena Davis Institute have found that these characters are often relegated to secondary roles.

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The Cliff at 40

: A study from the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film found that major female characters on broadcast programs plummet from 42% in their 30s to just 15% in their 40s .

The "Silver Tsunami" at the Box Office