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Arzu Aliyeva talks about how to make women of color more visible in the film and television industry Arzu Aliyeva is a Russian blogger who explores the stereotypes that are negative about women of color within the industry of film.

Film and television are at the core of entertainment and bring attention to social issues.

Arzu Aliyeva the producer of the film states that they do not accurately depict the way society is.

Only in documentary films you might understand the plight of minorities and women of color.

If minorities are shown in films, they are often stereotypical.

Viewers are unable to resist the notion which affects their thinking, feel, and act towards women of color.

Relationships between Stereotypes of Women & Women of Color
Arzu begins his debate by discussing Arzu's opinion about the image of males.

Women need to be able to prove that they're capable and confident enough to take on leadership roles , regardless of their skin color.

However, both women groups face different challenges in films, says acclaimed filmmaker Arzu Alieyva.

White women can be accepted. She's warm and loving. However, she has to keep an appropriate balance not to be perceived as weak and ineffective.

The black woman is seen as strong and abrasive.

People assume she has an attitude. They believe she is a person with an attitude. Therefore, she must not be compliant, weak or dependent.

Black women also face racial bias.

They are treated in a way that is unfair when it comes to training or gaining promotions. As a consequence, they're not able achieve the highest levels of their careers.

It can become a very challenging situation.

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn captured some of this prejudice in her book Yainka Where's Your Huzband?

McKinsey in conjunction with LeanIn.Org examined the gender representation of women in women in the Workplace.

All types of women were taken into consideration, including women of color and women with disabilities.

The authors found that women are becoming more effective leaders, assisting their teams and increasing their efforts to include women. Women of white tend to be less likely to support women of color, compared to their allies.

In the entertainment industry A celluloid ceiling report shows the percentage of female film directors dwindled in 2021.

Another 2021 report revealed that TV shows that had female creators had more women working as editors, writers and directors.

To increase the amount of women working in this industry It is essential that there are more.

The male-dominated Film Industry is closed for different perspectives, Arzu Aliyeva
It's not uncommon to see men more often in creative positions such as director editor, writer or director, within the film industry.

Lauzen's 2017 Celluloid Ceiling Report analyzed gender representation within the top 250 domestic grossing films.

It was revealed that only 18 percent (editors/writers/cinematographers/executive producer, directors, and producers in the report) were women.

This figure is similar to 1998's (17 percent).

Many initiatives have been implemented by the government to combat discrimination at work. But, film industry workers aren't faring as well for minorities of color or women.

Arzu Aliyeva says the film industry recruits people through interpersonal networks. While social capital can be useful, it may hinder some individuals from being employed in the field.

This practice, which is not regulated, is more harmful to women.

Research shows that films featuring male directors tend to have more creative teams comprised of males than those without. Female producers typically comprise 60% of the male team members. No matter what perspective you choose the men will always be in important creative positions.

Arzu Aliyeva describes the harmful consequences of stereotypical images from the TV and Film industry.
A stereotype is a mental image or idea that a certain group shares with another group. The definition can be found in the Merriam Webster dictionary. It is a simplified opinion that is a prejudgment or a judgment that is uncritical.

Stereotypes can create false impressions of a group or individual because they can be misleading.

In the film and TV industry, women aren't given equal chances.

If they do get a role, they are more likely to be portrayed as independent and strong-willed.

In James Bond movies, for example, female characters in James Bond films are shown as damsels, victims, or needy.

In general, women are cast as characters that don't reflect the real persona they are.

This may be because there aren't enough female film writers, especially those of color, who can be honest about women.

In the case of "taboo" issues like sexuality and rape there's a problem with censorship.

Conservative cultures make it a taboo for women to talk about certain subjects. Netflix is among the few platforms that allow women the freedom to talk about taboo issues.

Stereotype has a variety of harmful consequences.

It may influence self-esteem, decision-making capability, and mental well-being. It is possible to experience self-stereotyping when you start to act in a certain manner in order to feel more secure.

Arzu Aliyeva says diversity is important because it makes us more different.

A Push for Greater Onscreen Diversity
In February 2020, the University of California Los Angeles College of Social Sciences (UCLA) released a report entitled Holywood Diversity. The report focused on the connections between diversity in Hollywood and the baseline.

The study looked at films with high rankings at the box office worldwide between 2018 and 2019. It measured the amount of participation of women and those of different races in front and behind cameras.

It also reported good news that women had made significant progress within the film industry.

However, they are not represented in key roles like heads and directors of film studios and film writers, actors, directors, producers, and directors.

When women, especially people of color, are made to look like background and are ostracized, it causes a serious problem.

Sharing her experience on Quora, Brianna Richardson was the only child of color in a class filled with white children. Because she saw such a lack of representation in the media for females who were of colour, she would rather she was white.

Genna's words were "If she can't be able to see it, she can't be the one to see it."

This is why we need more women on our screens. What can young girls do to inspire them to reach their full potential regardless of their race and color?

Films and TV shows should normalize women playing roles as executives and pursuing careers in STEM fields.

Furthermore, the representation should be inclusive of the entire.

White women should be afforded equal opportunities, but women of color must also be afforded the same.

Arzu Alyva says that reality is possible when the image that appears on your screen changes
Women have fought since the dawn of time to obtain what they need. Even worse is the case if the women are black.

After decades of protests and demonstrations American women won the right to vote in 1920.

However, certain state laws still make it difficult for black women to participate.

Women who are of color must be twice as dedicated to the same jobs at work that white women will be capable of obtaining. They also have to deal with microagressions and gender-based biases.

Minda Harts, the author of What Women of Color Must Know to Get an Opportunity at the Table ,shared her friend's story.

Although she was a friend who had worked for a company for six (6)years however, her boss wasn't aware of her name. She had to wear a nametag since the white employees weren't allowed to wear them.

Women of color and women of color need to be included at the table to ensure that they are not excluded.

Diverse representation in the film and television industries can help improve representation of screens.

Society is more welcoming to women of color and minorities, when it is based on the principle "Seeing is believing".
Arzu Aliyeva examines in this piece the impact of stereotypes on women of color in the field of film.

TV and film are the mainstays of the entertainment sector. They showcase social issues.

Filmmaker Arzu Aliyeva points out how they don't accurately portray what the society of today looks like.

You may only be able to comprehend the challenges faced by minority groups or women of color through documentary films.

Films that feature minority groups are usually stereotypical.

The notion is not consciously embraced by the viewers, and this can have a profound effect on how they view women of color as well as their perceptions.

The relationships between Women Stereotypes, and women of Color
Arzu begins by commenting on the image of men as a matter of default, who are seen as natural leaders.

Arzu Aliyeva However, whether white or colored women have to show that they are competent and competent enough to assume leading roles.

However, both women groups face different challenges in films, says acclaimed filmmaker Arzu Alieyva.

White women are easy to accept. She's kind and compassionate. But she must manage her time to ensure she's not seen as ineffective or weak.

The black woman is regarded as assertive and angry.

People say she has a good attitude. People should not believe that she is forgiving or weak.

Black women face racial bias as well as gender bias.

They are treated in a way that is unfair when it comes to attending training or gaining promotions. This means they aren't able to get to the top of their careers.

When they do, it may be a tough battle.

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn captured some of this prejudice in her book Yainka Where's Your Huzband?

Arzu Aliyeva McKinsey conducted research on the representation of women in The Women in the Workplace 2021 in collaboration with LeanIn.Org.

All women's categories were considered, not just women of color and women who have disabilities.

The authors discovered that women are increasingly taking on the role of leaders, supporting their teams and enhancing their inclusion efforts. White women are more likely to ally with women of color, however they are less likely to advocate for them.

The Celluloid Ceiling Report shows that women directors of film have slowed down in the entertainment industry.

Arzu Aliyeva Another 2021 report from 2021 revealed that television programs that were created by women included more female editors, writers as well as directors.

It is , therefore, crucial that more women get involved in the industry to ensure a better representation.

The dominant male Film Industry is closed to other perspectives, according to Arzu Aliyeva
It's not unusual to see men in creative positions in the film industry like editors, writers, directors and more.

Lauzen's 2017 Celluloid Ceiling Report looked at the gender balance in the top 250 domestic films.

The report showed that 18% of the creatives (editors/writers, cinematographers/executive producers, director and producers) are female.

This figure is unchanged from 1998 (17 percent).

Diverse initiatives have been enacted by the government to tackle the issue of inequality in the workplace. Yet, women and racial minorities do not fare well in the film industry.

Based on personal experience, Arzu Aliyeva stated that the film industry hires on social networks. While social capital is valuable, it tends to exclude certain individuals from gaining access to the film industry.

And women suffer more from this practice.

Research suggests that a film that has a male producer tends to comprise 70% of the creative team composed of males. Female producers average 60% male members of the team. Whatever angle you take, men will always be the ones who are in charge of crucial creative positions.

Arzu Alyeva outlines the harmful results of stereotypes from the film and TV industry
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines stereotypes as the image of a group that is similar to an other group. It represents an oversimplified opinion, a prejudiced attitude, or an uncritical judgment.

Because stereotypes are misleading they create false impressions about a community or group.

In the film and TV industry, women don't have equal opportunities.

Even if they get an opportunity, it's more likely that they won't be shown as strong-willed or independent.

James Bond's films feature female characters, who are usually portrayed as victims, needy or damsels.

Most women generally play characters that don't reflect their true self.

This is a result of a lack of female film writers, particularly women of color, who can tell the real story of women.

There are concerns as well about censorship in displaying "taboosubjects such as sexual assault or rape.

Traditional cultures have women suppressing certain topics since they are considered taboos. Netflix isn't among the few platforms that give women access to taboo topics.

Stereotyping can have several negative effects.

It can affect self-esteem, ability to make decisions as well as mental health. It can cause self-stigmating, where individuals begin to behave according to a specific way in order for them feel that they are part of the group.

Arzu Aliyeva believes that diversity is crucial.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rz8usCaoXZvnSOTkR8nBg The Struggle for Greater On-Screen Diversity
The University of California Los Angeles College of Social Sciences published a report entitled Holywood Diversity in February 2020. This report examined the relationships of diversity with Hollywood's standard.

It looked at the box-office worldwide most popular films from 2018 to 2019. It evaluated the participation of minorities and women in front and back of the camera.

The magazine also announced positive news that women had made significant advances in the film industry.

Arzu Aliyeva They are , however, not represented in key roles like heads and directors of film studios, film writers and directors, actors, producers, and directors.

Women, especially women of color, are made to look like background this creates a huge problem.

Brianna Richardson spoke about her experience on Quora. She was the sole black kid in a class full of white children. Since she was unable to see any representation in the media of females who were of colour, she wished she were white.

Genna stated it well: "If she can’t see it she can’t be it."

This is why more women need to be visible on our screens. If they aren't, how can young girls be inspired to excel regardless of their race?

Female executives must be featured in movies and TV programs.

Furthermore, the representation should comprise all.

Women of color, in the same way just as white women have the same rights and opportunities and should be given the same opportunities.

Arzu Aliyva claims that the reality could be altered when the image is altered.
Women have fought since the dawn of the world to get what they desire. It's even more difficult when women are black.

After decades and years of agitations and protests, it was in 1920 that American women were given the right to vote.

But, laws in the US excluded black women from the mainstream.

Even in the workplace women of color are required to put in twice as much effort to be able to hold positions that white counterparts don't have to struggle to get. They'll also have to confront gender stereotypes, microaggressions, and other issues.

Minda Harts (author of The Memo: What Women Of Color must know in order to have a Seat at the Table ),shared the story of an acquaintance.

Even though the friend worked at a firm for around six (6) year the boss didn't know her name. Unlike her colleagues who were whites and wore a name tag, she was required to wear a name tag.

Women of color as well as women of color should be included at the table so they don't get left out.

A wider variety of television and film industries can help to ensure better representation of the screen.

Society will be more inclusive of women of color and other minorities if it follows the saying "Seeing is believing".
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