diversity
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Australian Media Still Has a Long Way to Go When It Comes to Diversity
Australian media have been widely criticised for not representing the diversity of the community they speak to and write for – nor, importantly, the people they report on. Our latest research shows that while the news industry is beginning to address its lack of diversity, there is still much work to be done. Findings are…
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CODA and Hawkeye Are a Sign of Better Things to Come for the Deaf Community on Screen
When Troy Kotsur was awarded Best Supporting Actor at the recent Academy Awards, he dedicated his win to the Deaf community. CODA went on to win Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, making it a major step forward for the Academy’s recognition of marginalised storytelling. CODA, an acronym for Child Of Deaf Adults, follows the…
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Superheroes Like Us: How Marvel’s Projects Are Changing for the Better
The new phase of projects for Marvel champions diversity, here’s why that’s so significant to so many people.
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Why New Zealand’s New Parliament is Making International Headlines
Right now you might be looking for some progressive content, so look no further than New Zealand. In a year that has been full of historic elections, New Zealand’s was one of the easiest to call. The Labor party swept the polls, electing Jacinda Ardern for her second term as Prime Minister. Now, she has…