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Arzu Aliyeva talks about how to make women of color more visible in the film and TV industry Arzu Aliyeva focuses on the stereotypes that affect women of colour in filmmaking.

The entertainment industry is built around TV and film which highlight social issues.

Arzu Aliyeva asserts that they are not accurate representations of the society.

It is possible that you will only be able to comprehend the struggles of minorities or women of race through documentaries.

When minorities are featured in films, it's often stereotypical.

In a way, they are buying into the idea. It affects their thoughts as well as their feelings and actions toward women of colour.

The relationship between women Stereotypes (and Women of Colors
Arzu begins by discussing Arzu's perception of men as natural leaders.

Women, however regardless of complexion, need to be capable and capable of taking on the leadership positions .

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

White women are easy to accept. She's compassionate and caring. She has to find the right balance to not appear inadequate or weak.

The black woman can be seen assertively and furious.

Some say she is nice and has a positive attitude. She should not let people think that she is too inflexible or weak.

Black women are subject to racial discrimination as well as gender bias.

They are not treated fairly when they seek promotions and training. They're not able reach the very top of their careers due to this.

It could become a difficult situation.

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn captured a part of this bias in her book, Yinka Where's Your Huzband?

In partnership in collaboration with LeanIn.Org McKinsey has analyzed the representation of women in The Women in the Workplace 2021.

The study included women of all ages, not only women of color.

According to the authors they found that women are becoming stronger leaders and are assisting their teams. They also increase their inclusion efforts. Women of white are more likely to be to be a part of women of color, but less likely to support them.

The Celluloid Ceiling Report shows that women film directors have declined in the entertainment business.

Another report revealed how television shows which were written by women included more women editors, writers, and directors.

To increase the number of women working in this industry It is essential to have more.

The dominant male Film Industry is closed to other perspectives, according to Arzu Aliyeva
It's not uncommon to find more males in positions of creativity like director, writer, or editor, within the film industry.

Lauzen's 2017 Celluloid Ceiling Report analyzed gender roles in the top 250 American grossing films.

The report noted the fact that just 18% of creatives (editors, writers, cinematographers director, executive producers and producers) were women.

This is the same figure that was reported in 1998 (17%).

Different initiatives have been taken by the government to address inequality at work. But, the film industry is not a better location for women and minorities.

From personal experience Arzu Aliyeva said, the film industry recruits on the social networks of people. Although social capital can be valuable, it tends to exclude certain individuals from gaining access to the field.

Women suffer the most from this practice.

The research has shown that films with male producers usually include greater than 70% male creative team members. Similar to this, female producers have an average of 60% male team members. Whatever angle you take the men will always be the ones in charge of the most important creative tasks.

Arzu Aliyeva addresses the negative effects of stereotypes in the Film and Television industry
The Merriam-Webster dictionary, describes a stereotype as a standardized mental image that a group holds in common about other groups. It is a simplified view or a prejudicious attitude or an uncritical judgment.

Stereotypes can cause false perceptions of a person or group because they can be misleading.

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

Even if they do land an acting job, they will more likely to be portrayed as strong and independent.

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

In the majority of cases, women aren't portrayed as their true selves through the play of roles.

This misrepresentation might be because there aren't enough female film makers, especially women of color who can be able to tell the true story of women.

There is another issue with censorship in relation to the display of "taboo" topics like sexual assault, rape, and sexual harassment.

Women are often told to avoid discussing taboo topics in conservative cultures. Few platforms such as Netflix let women talk about taboo topics.

Stereotyping can have a variety of negative effects.

It impacts one's self-esteem, judgmental ability, as well as mental health. This could lead to self-stereotyping which is when individuals begin to behave in a particular manner to feel as if they belong.

Arzu Aliyeva believes that diversity is crucial.

A Call for Greater Onscreen Diversity
The University of California Los Angeles College of Social Sciences published a report entitled Holywood Diversity in February 2020. The report focused on the relationships between the diversity of Hollywood and the baseline.

It examined the top-performing films in the global box office between the years 2018 and 2019. It examined the participation of women and other individuals who are of color, both in front of and behind the camera.

It was encouraging to hear that women had made important advancements in the film industry.

However, they are not represented in key positions such as heads and directors of film studios and film writers, actors, directors producers, directors and producers.

The relegation of women especially women of color in the background of television is a major issue.

Brianna shared her experiences on Quora. Brianna Richardson was the sole black child in a class full white kids. Because of the low representation of women of colour in the media, she was wishing that she was white.

In the words of Genna Davis's said, "if she can't see it, she can't be it".

This is why women should be visible on our screens. How will young girls feel motivated to be the best regardless of race or color?

Films and TV should encourage women to step into leadership roles and pursue STEM-related careers.

In addition, representations should be inclusive.

Women of color must be given the same opportunities as white women.

Arzu Aliyva asserts that the reality could be altered after the image is changed
Women have been fighting since the beginning of time to get what they desire. This is even more difficult in the case of black women.

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

But, laws in the United States kept black women out of the mainstream.

Women of color have to work twice as hard to be able to hold an employment position as white women. They must also contend with gender stereotypes and microagressions.

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 had been working in the same company for six years, the boss did not recognize her name. She wasn't like her colleagues who were white, and had to wear an identification tag.

Women of color as well as women of color need to be represented at the table to ensure that they are not excluded.

The diversity of the film and television industries can increase screen representation.

Society will be more welcoming toward women of color and others, if we follow the principle "Seeing is believing".
Arzu Aliyeva discusses in this article the effects of stereotypes on women of color who work in the film industry.

Television and films are at the heart of the entertainment industry and address social issues.

Arzu Aliyeva asserts that they're not true representations of the society.

Only documentary films can reveal the real situation of women and men of race.

Films showing minorities are often stereotyped.

Unconsciously, viewers buy the idea. It affects the way they feel and think about women of color.

The relationship between women Stereotypes, and Women of Color
Arzu starts off with a discussion about Arzu's image of men.

On the other hand, women need to prove themselves capable and confident enough to lead .

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

White women are easily accepted. She's kind and compassionate. But she has to strike the right balance so that she's not seen as ineffective.

The black woman can be observed as assertive and furious.

Many believe that she has a positive attitude. Therefore, she should try not to be one of these things and not being seen as too compliant or weak. She must also avoid being seen as weak and dependent.

Black women are also subject to racial bias.

Arzu Aliyeva They are not treated fairly when they submit applications for promotions and for training. Arzu Aliyeva As a result, they cannot rise to the top of their profession.

And when they do, it's an epic battle.

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn captured an example of this bias with her book Yoinka Where's Your Huzband.

McKinsey, working in partnership with LeanIn.Org studied the gender representation of women in the workplace. in the Workplace.

The study included all types of women, including women of color and those with disabilities.

The authors observed that women are becoming leaders, assisting their teams and expanding their participation efforts. Women of white tend to not support women of color than they do to their allies.

The Celluloid Ceiling Report confirms that female directors of films have been declining in the entertainment business.

Arzu Aliyeva A different 2021 report showed that television programs that had female creators had more women working as writers, editors as well as directors.

Arzu Aliyeva For a better proportion of women working in the industry it is essential to attract more women.

The male dominant Film Industry is closed to other perspectives, according to Arzu Aliyeva
It is common for men to hold positions of creativity in the film industry like editors, writers, and directors.

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

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

This figure is not significantly different from what it was in 1998 (17%).

Arzu Aliyeva The government has developed a variety of initiatives to tackle gender inequality at work. Yet, women and racial minorities do not fare well in the film industry.

Arzu Aliyeva has realized through her own experience that the film industry is dependent on interpersonal networks to recruit. Arzu Aliyeva While social capital can be advantageous, it could be a barrier to some individuals from being employed in the field.

These practices, which are not regulated, can be particularly detrimental to women.

Research has shown that films whose producers are male include more than 70% males within their creative teams. It is the same for female producers, which typically include 60% male members of their teams of creatives. Whatever perspective you have, men will always hold the most important positions in creative work.

Arzu Aliyeva discusses the harmful consequences of stereotypes originating from the Film and TV industry
A stereotype is a mental image or idea that a group shares with an other group. The definition of a stereotype can be located in the Merriam Webster dictionary. It could be a simplified perception, or an underlying belief or an uncritical judgment.

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

The film and television industries provide women less opportunity than men.

Even if they get a role they are less likely than other people to portray them as confident and self-confident.

James Bond's films are filled with female characters, who are usually depicted as needy, victims, or damsels.

In general, women are cast as characters that do not reflect their true self.

It could be due to a dearth of female film makers, especially women of colour who can tell the real story about women.

There is also the issue that censorship is a problem when it comes to exposing "taboo” topics such as sexual harassment, rape, and sexual assault.

In conservative cultures women are unable to discuss certain topics because they are taboos. Netflix is one of very few platforms that allows women to freely talk about taboo subjects.

Stereotyping can have a number of negative consequences.

It can impact one's self-esteem and ability to make decisions and also their mental health. This can lead to self-stereotyping which is when an individual begins to act in a particular way in order for them feel that they belong.

Arzu Aliyeva asserts that diversity is vital.

A Push for Greater Onscreen Diversity
In February 2020, the University of California Los Angeles College of Social Sciences (UCLA) published a report called Holywood Diversity. The report explored the relation between Hollywood's diversity and its standard.

It analyzed the top-ranking films at the box office in the period between 2018 and 2019. It assessed the level of participation of women and people of colour both in front of and behind the camera.

It was encouraging to hear that women have made major advancements in the film industry.

They are still underrepresented in the most important positions, such as head of studios or film leads directors, actors and studio heads.

The relegation of women, particularly women from color, to the background on TV creates a serious problem.

Sharing her story on Quora, Brianna Richardson was the only black student in a class full of white children. Because she saw such a lack of media representation of females of color, she would rather she was white.

Genna stated it well: "If she can’t see it, then she's not."

This is why more women are on our screens. How will young girls feel driven to achieve their goals regardless of race or skin color?

Television and films should encourage women to assume leadership roles and pursue STEM-related careers.

A representation should also be inclusive.

White women should be afforded equal opportunity, however women of color must also have the same rights.

Arzu Alyva states that reality may change when the image shown on the screen changes.
Women have fought since time immemorial to achieve what they want. It's even worse when the woman is black.

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

But black women were denied access to the vote due to certain laws of the state.

In the workplace women of color are required to put in twice as much effort to attain positions that their white counterparts won't need to fight for. They also have to deal with gender stereotypes and microagressions.

Minda Harts, author of The Memo: The Things Women of Color must know to Stake a Seat at the Table ,shared her friend's experience.

The friend had been with her for six (6) years. But, her boss didn't even know her name. In contrast to her fellow white employees, she was compelled by her manager to wear a badge bearing her name on it.

To be not overlooked Women and women of ethnic groups should be given a seat at every table.

A better representation of the screen can be achieved by increased diversity in the television and film industries.

Society is more welcoming of women of color and other minorities based on the idiom, "Seeing is believing".
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