Orcs were canonically an irredeemably evil race. In Rings of Power, they’re a vilified race socially constructed as evil.

Although ostensibly dealing with political questions, the narrative of the interview was about powerful women speaking -- signalling how the latter overshadows the former.

These findings strengthen arguments for greater diversity in classrooms and workplaces, and more diverse representation in media.

Now, the terrors -- racism, sexism, climate change -- aren't so imaginary.

The lack of women in industry positions eventually translates into a lack of representation on screen.

One question continues to loom large: is DDLJ really the best representation of Indian cinema in the 21st century?

This week in The Buzz Cut: an actor represents an unlikely politician, and two TV showrunners achieve win for diversity.

An adivasi woman may become the next President of India. Without systemic change, this may still not change how the state treats Adivasi communities.

“Since peers, parents, and the media are main sources of socialization for teens... the portrayal of sexual double standards by each of these sources might influence teens’ expectations of male and female sexual behavior.”

While 'The Gilded Age' and 'Bridgerton' get it right in terms of the facts, their bid for representation often ends up in a lack of nuance.

That a black actor finally plays the most enduring of Shakespeare's characters without stereotyping or parody is a significant moment.

"Children perceive politics to be a male-dominated space. With age, [due to conditioning] girls see political leadership as a 'man’s world."

People with disabilities as portrayed "as someone to pity or someone to cure, instead of portraying disabled individuals as full members of our society," researchers noted.

"As an institution whose decision shapes and impacts everyday lives of Indians, we must do better," the Supreme Court judge said.

"Its working has not been paralyzed in any way," says the Union Minister for Minority Affairs.

Women have to navigate the realities of stuttering in a world where they are expected to be verbal, warm and approachable.

“This one breakthrough is historic. We are putting an end to women-free boardrooms in large companies."

Women have had limited influence over the framing, and policymaking, around the crisis, one report found.