Movies That Defy Gender Stereotypes

Great films for all ages with strong girls, sensitive boys, and other positive portrayals.

TV Shows That Defy Gender Stereotypes

Series for all ages that offer positive portrayals of girls and boys, men and women.

Watching Gender: How Stereotypes in Movies and on TV Impact Kids' Development

Kids learn a great deal about social norms from movies and television. This report explores the effects of on-screen gender stereotypes on kids' beliefs and behaviors and highlights opportunities for greater gender equity in children's media.

YouTube Videos Consumed by Kids and Teens Are Often Devoid of Diversity or Perpetuate Racial, Ethnic, and Gender stereotypes

A new report by Common Sense Media takes a unique look at YouTube content through the lens of kids' ethnic-racial development.

How can I find positive gender representations in movies and on TV?

Correcting gender stereotypes: Even lawmakers can make a difference

Common Sense Releases Study Showing Parents Concerned, Dissatisfied with Current Media Depictions of Gender

Responding to Serious Concerns from Parents, Common Sense Launches Landmark Media Evaluation Guidelines to Assess Gender Stereotypes, Role Models on TV Shows and in Films

Watching Gender Infographic

New Common Sense Initiative to Tackle Impact of Media and Gender Stereotypes on Kids

Driven by Strong Concerns from Parents, Comprehensive Program to Produce Guidelines Based on Child Development and Media Messages Around Gender

Gender-Neutral Apps

Bridging the gap between blue and pink, these apps offer fun and open-ended gender roles for everyone.

Parents Talk About Watching Gender

4 Tips for Finding Gender-Positive Media

7 Teen-Friendly Shows That Defy Gender Stereotypes

8 Great Kids' TV Shows That Defy Gender Stereotypes