Category : Search result: representation


UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds

A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.

Labour's Safe Seat Shake-Up Exposes Democratic Crisis

Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed constituency reform in Knowsley, Liverpool, exposes a deep crisis in British democracy. Discover why safe seats are undermining voter representation and what it means for the future of UK politics.

BBC Defends Non-Binary Thomas the Tank Engine Casting

BBC Children's Director Patricia Hidalgo stands firm on the casting of non-binary actor Bruno Thomas in 'Thomas & Friends', calling it 'authentic' and 'important for representation' despite facing criticism from some viewers.

'Deaf' Film: A Raw Look at Parenting & Deafness

A powerful new British film, 'Deaf', is generating Oscar buzz for its authentic portrayal of a couple navigating parenthood and profound hearing loss. This must-see documentary challenges perceptions.

Outrage Over 'Shocking' TV Stereotypes of Older People

A damning new report exposes the UK television industry's pervasive ageism, revealing how older people are consistently portrayed as frail, out-of-touch, and a burden on society. Campaigners and viewers demand an immediate overhaul of broadcasting standar

Green Party's Polanski slams 'undemocratic' UK electoral system

Zack Polanski, deputy leader of the Green Party, has launched a scathing attack on the UK's First Past the Post system, calling it a 'barrier to democracy' and vowing to fight for proportional representation ahead of the next general election.

Netflix UK Adds Brutal Crime Drama 'The Victims' Game'

Netflix UK has unleashed the brutal Taiwanese crime thriller 'The Victims' Game'. This gripping series follows a forensic detective with Asperger's on a dark journey to solve a murder that implicates his own daughter. A must-watch for fans of intense, psy

Snoop Dogg Demands Ban on Pixar's Lightyear

Rap icon Snoop Dogg has called for a boycott of Pixar's 'Lightyear', criticising its inclusion of a same-sex kiss and labelling it inappropriate for children. The controversy reignites debates over LGBTQ+ representation in family films.

Snoop Dogg Slams 'Scared' Disney Over Lightyear Kiss

Rap icon Snoop Dogg has publicly criticised Disney for its initial decision to remove a same-sex kiss from the film Lightyear, calling the studio 'scared' and accusing it of bowing to pressure.

Daniel Dae Kim slams Hollywood's casting 'overcorrection'

Hollywood star Daniel Dae Kim critiques the industry's flawed approach to Asian representation, arguing that focusing on an actor's specific nationality over talent is a misguided 'overcorrection' that misses the point of true diversity.

Lenny Henry's Bold BBC Diversity Stand

Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry reveals the moment he threatened to quit the BBC in a powerful fight for better Black and Asian representation, a move that changed British television forever.

Lenny Henry: TV diversity is just 'box-ticking'

Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry delivers a powerful critique, stating the British television industry's diversity efforts are merely superficial 'box-ticking' and have not delivered real change for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic professionals.

Ellie Goldstein: Down's Syndrome Model Makes Vogue History

British model Ellie Goldstein, who has Down's syndrome, shatters barriers as Vogue's first cover star with the condition. Discover her trailblazing journey from bullied schoolgirl to global fashion icon in this Mirror exclusive.

The Vivienne Slams BBC's 'Dear Viv' As 'Insulting'

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne has launched a scathing critique of a new BBC show, 'Dear Viv', calling it a 'tone-deaf' and 'insulting' portrayal of the drag community that fails to represent its true artistry.

Non-disabled actor as Quasimodo sparks West End row

Controversy erupts over the casting of a non-disabled actor in the lead role of Quasimodo in a new West End production of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame', sparking debates about disability representation in theatre.

Page 1 of 2