Tag: Diversity in media
Jenn Tran Makes History as First Asian ‘Bachelorette’: Can the Show Fix Diversity Mistakes?
Jenn Tran, a Vietnamese American graduate student studying to be a physician’s assistant, is set to make history as the first Asian Bachelorette on July 8. Tran, who previously appeared on Joey Graziadei’s Bachelor...
Pasifika Artists Gain Recognition in Australian TV Industry
I grew up in a Tongan household, surrounded by my father, stepmother, paternal grandmother, and paternal aunts. In Tongan culture, there is no distinction between aunts, uncles, grandmothers, or cousins - they are all...
Bridgerton’s Diversity Issue Highlighted in CriticismExamining Bridgerton’s Diversity Problem
Shonda Rhimes' Bridgerton has been widely praised for its inclusive casting and modern take on the period drama genre. The show's diverse characters and storylines have been celebrated for breaking away from the traditional...