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Moreover, the industry’s focus on metrics such as total minutes watched can unfairly favor legacy content, perpetuating a cycle where diverse and innovative stories struggle to break through without the backing of established popularity or longevity.
The Role of Diversity Initiatives and Industry Justifications
Diversity reports are often used as tools to justify ongoing efforts by industry organizations and production companies to increase representation. However, critics suggest that these initiatives are sometimes driven by the desire to appear progressive rather than genuine market demand, which can lead to forced diversity in storytelling rather than authentic inclusion.