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Discrimination Against Minority TV Writers "Remains Pervasive," WGA West Study Says

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The Writers Guild of America West reported "steady gains" for minority screenwriters in recent years, but warned Hollywood still has far to go before women and people of color can achieve parity and inclusion in the hiring of film and TV writers. "In spite of this progress, systemic discrimination against writers from underrepresented groups remains pervasive in the entertainment industry," the WGAW said in its latest Inclusion Report, released Friday.

The findings spotlight Hollywood's modest industry hiring gains for women and minority writers since 2016 when the #OscarsSoWhite movement compelled the major studios to rework its creative ranks to better reflect the industry's global audience.

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