AII Research

Structured large-scale datasets and produced trend analyses and visualizations for the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's flagship study on representation across 1,800+ films.

Year

2025

Scope

Media Research

Contributed to USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's research paper "Inequality in 1,800 Popular Films: Examining Portrayals of Gender, Race/Ethnicity, LGBTQ+ & Characters with Disabilities from 2007 to 2024" as a Research Assistant.

The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, led by Dr. Stacy L. Smith, is the leading think tank in the world studying diversity and inclusion in entertainment through original research and sponsored projects. Beyond research, the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative develops targeted, research-based solutions to tackle inequality.

Used Tools

  • Excel

  • Web scraping

Relevant Links

USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Website

Hollywood Hits Gender Parity for Leading Female Roles in 2024’s Top Films, Says Annenberg Study, TheWrap