: They are frequently relegated to supporting roles like "mothers," "grandmothers," or "bitchy businesswomen" rather than leads with complex humanity. 🌟 Signs of Progress
: Women aged 60 and over comprise only 3% of major female characters on both broadcast and streaming platforms.
Statistics highlight a sharp decline in opportunities for women as they age compared to their male counterparts:
: In 2019, none of the top-grossing films in the US, UK, France, or Germany featured a female lead over age 50. 🎠Common Stereotypes & Archetypes
When mature women are cast, their roles often fall into narrow, sometimes negative, categories: