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Actor Geena Davis on Her Quest to Reduce Gender Stereotyping in Media for Children

2007-03-08

Oscar-winning actor Geena Davis is the founder of the organization See Jane. It works to increase the percentages of female characters -- and to reduce gender stereotyping -- in media made for children. Geena Davis recently spoke at the National Conference For Media Reform.

As we continue our coverage on International Women's Day, we turn now to the Oscar-winning actor Geena Davis. She has starred in many films including “Thelma & Louise” and “A League of Their Own.” Geena Davis is also the founder of the organization See Jane. It works to increase the percentages of female characters -- and to reduce gender stereotyping -- in media made for children. Geena Davis recently spoke at the National Conference For Media Reform. She began by talking about her film “Thelma & Louise.”

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