Understanding Gender Inequality in Film

Understanding Gender Inequality in Film

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Arts, Moral Science, Professional Development

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video discusses the pressing issue of gender inequality in films, highlighting the lack of female representation and the perpetuation of stereotypes. It presents data showing the minimal change in gender representation over decades and identifies key drivers of inequality, such as content creator gender and audience misperceptions. The speaker proposes solutions, including hiring more female directors and adding more female characters, and calls for action from content creators, executives, and consumers to foster inclusion and equality in storytelling.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main social issue discussed in the introduction?

Gender inequality in films

Malaria

Immigration

Nuclear arms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the research findings, what percentage of speaking roles in films are given to females?

Two-thirds

Less than a third

Half

More than half

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for gender inequality in films?

Misperceptions of the audience

High production costs

Limited film distribution

Lack of male directors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a proposed solution to increase female representation in films?

Focus on male-centered stories

Implement inclusion riders

Hire more male directors

Reduce the number of films produced

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'just add five' approach?

Increasing film budgets by five percent

Adding five male characters to each film

Adding five female speaking characters to each film

Reducing the number of films by five

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Rooney Rule in the context of film industry hiring practices?

A rule to focus on male-centered stories

A rule to hire only male directors

A rule to increase film budgets

A rule to interview underrepresented candidates

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can consumers support films by and about women?

By only watching blockbuster films

By avoiding independent theaters

By ignoring social media campaigns

By supporting films by female directors

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