: While progress is being made, there is a push for greater diversity among mature roles, which currently often favor white, middle-class, and able-bodied characters. Women Over 50: The Right to be Seen on Screen
Only one in four films features a female character over 50 who is essential to the plot and not defined by ageist stereotypes. Geena Davis Institute 2. Prevailing Tropes and the "Narrative of Decline"
The increased representation of mature women in entertainment and cinema has several implications: