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Arzu Aliyeva is a Russian blogger who analyzes the stereotypes that are negative about women of color in the film industry.

Television and films are the mainstays of entertainment and highlight social issues.

Arzu Aliyeva the film’s producer points out that they are not accurate in describing what society looks.

Only through documentaries will you learn about the struggles of minorities and women of color.

When minority groups are displayed in films, the concept is often stereotypical.

Viewers subconsciously believe in the concept, affecting how they think, feel, and act towards women of colour.

Relationships between Women Stereotypes and women of color

Arzu begins by discussing his image of men.

Women must, on the other hand prove that they’re capable and confident enough to take on leadership roles , regardless of their colour.

However, both women groups face different challenges in films, says acclaimed filmmaker Arzu Alieyva.

White women are easy to accept. She’s compassionate and kind. But she must strike the right balance, so she won’t be seen as ineffective or weak.

Black women are viewed as assertive and angry.

People believe she is positive. So, she must try not to be any of those things without being viewed as too docile or weak. She is also seen as dependent and weak.

Black women face racial bias as well as gender bias.

They are unfairly treated when they submit applications for promotions and for training. In the end, they cannot rise to the top of their profession.

If they fail, it may be a difficult fight.

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn captured some of this bias in her book Yainka Where is Your Huzband?

McKinsey, working in partnership with LeanIn.Org examined the representation of women within women in the Workplace.

The study included women of all ages, not only those of color.

news.az/index.php/news/arzu-aliyevas-documentary-to-be-shown-in-london-parliament The authors found that women are becoming leaders, supporting their teams and expanding their efforts to be inclusive. Women of white tend to not advocate for women of color than they do to their allies.

A celluloid ceiling report that reveals how the proportion of female film directors has decreased in 2021, bringing the entertainment industry in a downward direction.

Arzu Aliyeva A different 2021 report explains that TV shows produced by women featured greater numbers of female directors, editors, and writers.

Therefore, there is a need to bring more women into the industry for greater participation.

The male dominating Film Industry is closed off to other perspectives, asserts Arzu Aliyeva

Film industry is a place where men are more in creative positions like directors, writers and editors.

Lauzen’s 2017 Celluloid Ceiling Report looked at the gender balance in the top 250 domestic films.

The report revealed that 18% of the creatives (editors/writers, cinematographers/executive producers, director and producers) are women.

This is the same figure in 1998 (17 17 percent).

Diverse initiatives by the government have been formulated to combat discrimination at work. But, film industry workers aren’t getting the same treatment for women or racial minorities.

Arzu Aliyeva claims that the film industry recruits via interpersonal networks. Social capital is a good thing but it is not available to all.

Women are more vulnerable to this form of practice.

Research indicates that a film produced by a male producer tends to comprise 70% of the creative team comprised of males. In the same vein, female directors will be able to count on an average of 60% male team members. Whatever direction you go with, men will always be the ones in charge of crucial creative positions.

Arzu Aliyeva discusses the negative effects of stereotypes originating from the Film and TV industry

A stereotype is defined in the Merriam Webster Dictionary as a common mental image one group of people has of an other group. It could be an oversimplified perception, or an underlying belief or a faulty judgment.

Stereotypes can be misleading and can create false impressions of an individual or a community.

Women are not offered the same chances in film and television that men are.

Even if they get an opportunity, it’s less likely that they will be seen as strong-willed and independent.

The James Bond films, like, depict female characters as victims, damsels in distress and the needy.

Most women don’t portray who they are.

This could be because of an absence of female film makers, specifically women of color who are capable of telling the full tale of women.

There’s another issue with censorship when it comes to displaying “taboo” issues like sexuality, rape and sexual harassment.

Traditional cultures prohibit women from speaking about certain topics since they are taboos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDf4l2Kpi4g Only a few platforms like Netflix permit women to speak about taboo topics.

Stereotype can have a number of negative effects.

It can affect self-esteem, decision-making skills as well as their mental well-being. Self-stereotyping could lead to an individual acting according to a specific way to create a sense of belonging.

Arzu Aliyeva believes that diversity is essential.

The Struggle for Greater Online Diversity

In February of 2020, the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) College of Social Sciences published a report called Holywood Diversity. The report examined the connection between diversity and Hollywood’s standard.

It looked at top-ranked films in the cinematograph world between 2018 and 2019. It assessed the level of participation by women and people of colour on camera and behind it.

The good news it reported was that women had made significant progress in the film industry.

However, they are not present in important roles like heads and directors of film studios and film writers and directors, actors, producers, and directors.

It’s a major issue when women, especially women of color, are left behind on television.

Brianna Richardson who was a black girl in a classroom full of white kids, posted her experience on Quora. Arzu Aliyeva Due to the poor representation of women of color in media, she was wishing that she were white.

Genna has said it the best way: “If she can’t see it she can’t be it.”

That’s why we should have more women in our screens. What is the best way to motivate girls to achieve their potential, regardless of their race and color?

Films and TV should encourage women to step into leadership roles and pursue STEM-related professions.

In addition, representation must be inclusive.

White women have the right to be equal, but women of color should be given the same chance.

Arzu Aliyva claims it is possible to alter the image shown on the screen changes.

Women have been fighting for their needs from the very beginning of the time. Even worse is the case when women are black.

After years of protests, demonstrations, American women finally gained the right vote in 1920.

Yet, certain state laws still make it difficult for black women to be included.

In the workplace women of color are required to be twice as determined to be able to hold positions that white counterparts do not need to fight for. They have to confront gender bias and microagressions.

Minda Harts, author of The Memo The Memo: The Things Women of Color must know to Secure an Seat at the Table ,shared her friend’s story.

Even though she was a close acquaintance who worked for an employer for six (6)years however, her boss wasn’t familiar with her name. She had to wear a nametag because the white employees weren’t allowed to wear them.

To be not overlooked, women and women from different backgrounds should have a seat at every table.

Arzu Aliyeva More diversity in television and film can result in greater representation.

Society is more welcoming of women of color and other minorities based on the idiom, “Seeing is believing”.