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Axiom Space is developing a new generation of spacesuits that better accommodate women, addressing previous limitations and promoting gender inclusivity in space exploration, with potential use in upcoming missions like Artemis III.
Caitlin Clark, a rookie for the Indiana Fever, has become a pivotal figure in women's sports, contributing to a $2 billion media rights deal for the WNBA and record-breaking viewership for women's basketball and soccer. Her influence helped achieve gender parity in the Olympics and drove significant attention to women's sports, leading to her inclusion in Forbes' list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women. Despite her impact, disparities in media coverage and salaries between men's and women's sports remain significant.
Julia Jordan, co-founder of the Lilly Awards, has stepped down as executive director to focus on her own playwriting career after years of advocating for gender parity in theater. She started the Lillys in 2010 to honor women in theater and has since expanded its initiatives to include tracking theatrical production statistics by gender and race, an artist residency program with child care, and the Lorraine Hansberry Initiative. With gender parity for playwrights achieved, Jordan is now working on her own projects, including a family drama and a musical with British singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé.
A new report by the University of Southern California's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative reveals that progress towards gender parity on movie screens has stalled. The study found that for every woman as a speaking character in the top films of 2022, there were more than two men. While there have been improvements in inclusivity for female leading roles and underrepresented ethnic groups, the film industry has regressed in some areas of diversity during the pandemic. The report highlights the need for meaningful change and greater representation for women, LGBTQ+ characters, and individuals with disabilities in Hollywood.
The 2023 Cannes Film Festival features controversial stars, beloved auteurs, and blockbuster movies. Among the biggest attractions are "Killers of the Flower Moon," "Asteroid City," and "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." The festival also boasts a record-breaking number of female directors in competition. However, the festival's programming choices have been criticized for being at odds with its commitment to gender parity. The festival takes place amid a writers' strike in Hollywood and labor unrest in France.