Diversity behind the camera

     We all know diversity is a hot topic of the times right now! Many news stations and streaming services have been on the front line of improvement when it comes to including more diverse content on their streaming services. 

    Netflix has stated that they will be devoting $100 million between 2018 and 2019, to making sure they would hire and empower diverse groups to get more people recognized on screens. One of Netflix's recent releases 'Bridgerton' shows a diverse cast of an African American man falling for and swooning for Ms. Bridgerton herself. Don't think this seemingly bashful duchess doesn't have the same feelings for her man. It shows a good relationship between two leading actors both different races. I applaud Netflix on this show and hope they continue on for many more seasons. 

    Streaming services have done a great job in making their own shows and by casting actors and actresses of many races trying to show more diverse roles. 

    Peacock is one of the newer streaming services that does a great job at cycling through different films and tv shows every month to give people more chances to watch their favorite shows. The more streaming services like this try to change their content the more diverse their services become and the better it is for everyone in the long run!

Media Diversity

    Many know that the media can be greatly diverse. In what ways though does it become unpleasant to others and what could be done to stop it, or limit it? Being diverse in the media is extremely important, that way we are not just getting one side of the story. 

    Women have made a stunning trend in diversity in media. One source stating that women make up 44.2% of news station workforce. Although such a high number, men have nearly double those numbers between television and radio. 

    Within management, minorities make up 5.6% and women make up 18.9%. How can we make these numbers greater? There are over 50 different organizations that are committing to a change in diversity in media. Different types of organizations do different things. There are about four different organizations, which are: the membership organization, research, advocacy, and training. 

    The membership organization strives to serve a diverse group of journalist. These groups can host many annual functions including workshops and seminars. One group from the organization is Association of Women in Sports Media (ASWM). The research organization is clearly for research, quantitative and qualitative. They have annual surveys for their members to participate in. One group from the research organization is Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues. 

    Third, we have the advocacy organization advocate for various different causes within diversity in media. One group from their organization is Women's media center. Lastly, we have the training organization that educate and develop the skill of their members. The Emma Bowen Foundation is one of many training organizations that helps to educate media diversity.