The Media's Role in Addressing the Authority Gap

Representation in the media is crucial in addressing the authority gap. Currently, men are three times more likely to be quoted in news stories and twice as likely to be the protagonist in movies, reinforcing biases. Initiatives like having 50% female experts on air, as done by the BBC, can significantly impact the next generation by normalizing women as authorities. This normalization will lead to easier acceptance of women's equal authority in daily life.