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A true story of three women named Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson who were extremely talented mathematicians and engineers. These women worked to exceed the barriers in place surrounding gender and race and became some of the first African American women to work for NASA, to ultimately help launch difficult and high stakes space missions during the Space Race.

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There are so many ways to be a kid, and research has proven that it's important for kids of all ages and identities to see themselves reflected in the media they view, especially when it comes to gender.

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Media that perpetuates rigid gender roles and stereotypes can affect children's sense of self, relationships, and career aspirations. Our latest research report explores the effects of gender-biased media on children's development so we can promote more positive, accurate gender representations that give kids the freedom they need to be themselves.

Our analysis of media focuses primarily on scholarly research on television and in movies. The research brief is complemented by a national survey of approximately 1,000 parents that explores parents' attitudes toward gender as it's reflected on television and in movies. Take a look at the infographic and read our blog post for highlights.

We can all support gender equity:
As part of the Gender Equity Is Common Sense initiative, Common Sense is creating new tools and strategies to promote positive role models and representations for kids everywhere. Look out for updates to our media ratings that will showcase movies and TV that defy stereotypes, as well as resources that help advance gender equity in the classroom and beyond.

As a parent or caregiver, you can ...
Talk to your children about how boys and girls are portrayed in the media you watch together, and make comments that address and counter stereotypes.

As an educator, you can ...
Bring the conversation about gender representations into the classroom. Our digital-literacy and citizenship tools and lessons help students think critically about gender bias in media.

As a concerned citizen, you can ...
Use our Kids Action advocacy tools to take action on policies that help close the gender gap, including child care, paid leave, paid sick days, and equal pay for equal work.

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Watching Gender: How Stereotypes in Movies and on TV Impact Kids' Development | Common Sense Media

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Media that perpetuates rigid gender roles and stereotypes can affect children's sense of self, relationships, and career aspirations. Our latest research report explores the effects of gender-biased media on children's development so we can promote more positive, accurate gender representations that give kids the freedom they need to be themselves.

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Do kids need a wide variety of male and female characters? yes! because, it can affect the way they think about life. it can affect the way they think about themselves and what they want to grow up like.
so, its really important for children to understand, equality within gender roles.

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Princesses and superheroes are great, and kids -- both boys and girls! -- love them. But child development experts agree that kids need to see a wide range of male and female characters, displaying a range of traits, behaviors, and beliefs, in the media they consume. Why? When kids see stereotyped gender roles portrayed over and over in movies and on television, it can affect the way they think about themselves and what they can grow up to be. Our own research review shows that these messages are aligned to periods in kids' development when kids are most receptive to their influence -- which makes it even clearer that it's important to look for positive gender portrayals in our kids' media.

These are some of our favorite movies that do just that. For even more great ideas, check out these lists: TV Shows That Defy Gender Stereotypes, Best Smart Movie Girls, and Movies with Incredible Role Models for Boys.

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Princesses and superheroes are great, and kids -- both boys and girls! -- love them. But child development experts agree that kids need to see a wide range of male and female characters, displaying a range of traits, behaviors, and beliefs, in the media they consume. Why?

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Feel free to browse any of the links in the descriptions, and enjoy!