On screen, women over 40 are less likely than men of the same age to have an identifiable occupation and two to three times less likely to be involved in a romantic storyline. Recommended Academic Resources Focus Area Recommended Reading Comprehensive Overview
Representations of Older Women and White Hegemony (Springer Link) - Analyzes the intersection of age, gender, and stardom.
Beyond the Stereotypes: Aging Women in Films (Geena Davis Institute) - A systemic analysis of 2019's top-grossing films.