Menopause & Aging in Films: A Geena Davis Study
Update: 2025-12-05
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New study reveals menopauses invisibility in top-grossing films, often used for comedy and linked to womens anger. Women forty and older have fewer comedic roles and are more likely to have aging storylines focused on physical changes. The sad widow trope is prevalent, with a strong desire for realistic menopause portrayals. Audiences want authentic stories, urging creators to present older women as multidimensional characters.
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