The statistics are unequivocal: Women and minorities are vastly underrepresented in front
of and behind the camera. In this article, 27 “industry players” from actors to
writers, producers, directors and even a cinematographer–all of whom have in
common that they’re not straight, white men. The Times revealed the stories
behind the numbers — their personal experiences of not feeling seen, heard or
accepted, and how they pushed forward.
In Hollywood, exclusion goes far beyond #OscarsSoWhite. "The various quotes revealed how the overwhelmingly straight
white males-ness enters every level of Hollywood." The film industry is a prime
example of the heteropatriarchy in effect. In the film industry men and
masculinity are privileged over women and people who don’t fit into the binary
system. Their experience, truths, and opinions don’t matter in this industry. Bias
and discrimination shouldn’t be a universal experience for people of color,
LGBTQ+ individuals, and women in the industry. And they shouldn’t have to deal
with harassment and ignorance by those who further the heteopatricarchy. These stories
may be frustrating and upsetting, but by talking about the realities of
Hollywood, we can work towards a solution that will be in favor of those who
are being negatively affected by this industry.
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