Jewish On-Screen Representation Is Largely Stereotypes and Needs More ‘Diversity and Specificity,’ New Study Finds

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• Study analyzed over 8,000 TV and film characters, revealing that 80% of Jewish characters exhibited at least one stereotype like being obsessed with money or overrepresented in certain professions like lawyers or doctors
• Researchers say Hollywood needs to move beyond monolithic portrayals and showcase the true diversity of the Jewish experience, from Orthodox to secular, ethnic to racial backgrounds