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: 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

: Statistics and facts to ground reporting on transgender youth and legal issues.

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

: For transgender individuals themselves, entertainment media often serves as a "salient part of identity-related information practices," helping them navigate their own transitions and social interactions . Challenges and Negative Portrayals Despite gains, harmful tropes and practices persist:

: While the percentage of regular LGBTQ characters reached record highs (8.8%) in recent seasons, the total headcount of trans characters has seen slight annual fluctuations . Media as a Tool for Social Change

The landscape of transgender representation in entertainment and media is evolving toward greater authenticity, though significant gaps in quantity and diversity remain. Modern media increasingly serves as a primary source of information for the public, as only personally know a transgender person . Current State of Representation

Media interventions have proven effective in shifting public attitudes: