In this episode of All1nclusive Tracy and Meenal praise Disney for their selection of a black actress to play Ariel in the new live action movie of Little Mermaid. They discuss how the release of the trailer was targeted by internet trolls criticising the casting of a black actress with claims it wasn't authentic to the character in the original Hans Christian Andersen story while others posted on social media capturing the joyful reactions of little black children seeing the trailer for the first time. A similar reaction was also discussed to the new Lord of the Rings, Ring of Power Series as a backlash explodes online because of people of colour appearing as central characters, like Dwarves and Elves - again suggesting that this is not authentic.
There's also praise for Kids shows Bluey and Peppa Pig. Who add new characters Dougie the deaf Cavoodle who signs and Penny Polar Bears Two Mummies. So refreshing and while long overdue they hope this will inspire other studios and TV shows to do the same.
Ever felt like you don't fit in? Meenal shares her personal experience about what it's like growing up in a white Australia, admitting why she didn't find it easy to celebrate the fact that she was Fiji Indian something she down- played to make life easier.
In another story they discuss how history was made when the 2nd richest man in Asia and owner of the F500 Reliance Industries has come out openly declaring that his daughter is now included in the company's succession plan as well as his sons and India upgrades it's inheritance laws to be fairer to women. This is a big deal not just for women in India but for women all over the world.
Have you heard of maternal bias? In a new feature, "What would you do?" Tracy and Meenal describe a situation that reveals a form of bias and what we can do to combat it. In this story Tracy and Meenal explore the topic of Maternal bias, the attitudes and behaviours that imply women are less competent and less committed to their jobs and careers. Which can be a major problem for women and career advancement.
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