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Men Still Outnumber Women in Reality TV Production Roles, Study Finds
Gender imbalances in producing roles have continued to persist within the unscripted TV world in the U.S. and abroad, a new study has found.
The report, conducted by Banijay Group, Everywoman Studios and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, focused on the representation of women behind the scenes on 360 reality TV shows that aired in the U.S., U.K., Brazil and France between 2021 and 2023. Additionally, the study found that the industry deems hiring men as more financially stable, even though work produced, written by or starring women often yields higher returns on investment. The study calls for the industry to create mentorship programs for women in mid-level production roles to advance in their careers, prioritize of equity in salaries and opportunities, foster a culture of communication and offer of paid leave to improve the gender gap.
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