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Why Gen Z and Millennials Say Representation in Entertainment is Still Lacking

Though strides have been made for representation in entertainment, Gen Z and Millennials say more could be done… 

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • The majority of young people say minority groups could be better represented in entertainment media
  • Young Black / African American people are most likely to say they want to see more people of their race on screen
  • LGBTQ+ youth also feel a lack of accurate representation, and are especially hurt when shows that have it are cancelled
As much as TV studios proudly claim they’ve increased their diversity efforts by percentages in the hundreds, Gen Z and Millennials still say there is work to be done. Even members of Hollywood themselves agree, as evidenced by the recent Golden Globes awards. That event returned after being cancelled last year, in the wake of revelations that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, as host Jerrod Carmichael put it, “didn’t have a single Black member until George Floyd died.” Carmichael spent the night joking (sometimes not so jokingly) about why he was asked to host, saying “I’m here because I’m Black,” and pointing out the issues with representation in entertainment that persist despite statements of commitment to do better.  Of course, YPulse’s Pop Culture Redefined trend report shows only 26% of Gen Z and Millennials say awards shows are a cultural moment their generations cares about. But we know they certainly pay attention to the entertainment up for awards: YPulse’s TV & Entertainment report data shows 96% of young people...

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