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: A simple metric where a film must have (1) at least two named women who (2) talk to each other about (3) something other than a man. Many films featuring mature women excel here by focusing on career or sisterhood. Breaking Stereotypes Sources: : A simple metric where a film
Statistics from that era were grim. A San Diego State University study found that in the top-grossing films of the 2000s, only 21% of female characters were over 40, while over 70% of male characters were. The message was clear: A man ages into distinction; a woman ages into obscurity. a woman ages into obscurity.