: Media still occasionally relies on dehumanizing stereotypes, particularly in crime reporting where correct names and pronouns may be ignored .

: As of April 2024, approximately 5% of characters across broadcast, cable, and streaming were transgender .

: The rise of AI has led to an increase in non-consensual intimate media (NCIM) , including sexualized deepfakes, which disproportionately target marginalized individuals . Key Industry Resources

: Annual analysis of LGBTQ representation in scripted television.

: Among these trans characters, 46% were trans women , 33% were trans nonbinary , and 21% were trans men .

: Racial diversity is growing, with 38% of trans characters identifying as white, 21% as Black, and 21% as Latine .

Recent data highlights both progress and areas for improvement in scripted television and film:

Organizations such as GLAAD provide critical resources for media professionals to ensure respectful and accurate reporting: