Updated: October 16, 2012
Did you know that in kids' movies, men can outnumber women five to one? And that the most common job description for women in those movies involves wearing a tiara ruling a kingdom?Princess' aside, Geena Davis noticed what she thought was a trend a few years ago and decided it might be a problem, so she started a foundation to start to look at the issue -- which is when the five to one imbalance came to light.
If girls aren't seeing realistic portrayals of themselves represented in the movies and TV shows they watch, they're not going to see themselves in the world in a realistic way. And if boys don't see girls either, they're going to have the same problem.
To see more about how young kids think about men and women and jobs, watch the video "Guess Who?" below -- and then hear from the college students who produced it in "The Making Of." And if you're looking for a film where we think Hollywood gets it right, don't miss the slideshow.
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Slideshow: Our Fave Females in Film
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Video: Guess Who?
Are there male and female jobs? The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media asks kids.
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