Can You Hear Us Now: Inclusivity in the Media

Portrayal of Women in the Media

Episode Summary

This episode critically examines the portrayal of women in the media over the years through the lens of the Bechdel test. Through the Bechdel test, the episode hopes to add credible analysis to an ongoing discussion about the representation of women in the media, including the nuances of those representations and how they have evolved over time.  Guest--Dr. Sarah Bloesch

Episode Notes

From the Guest

“If you think you completely understand somebody because they’ve been portrayed in such a flat way, then it’s easy to think you have mastery over them.”

- Sarah Bloesch