Older women are frequently relegated to roles as "passive problems" (defined by illness or burden) or "romantic rejuvenators" who must reclaim youth to be relevant. They are also four times more likely than men to be portrayed as "senile" or "feeble".
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Even in the realm of fantasy and superheroes, the "wise old man" trope is being overtaken by the "powerful matriarch."
Despite the progress, the battle is not over. Leading roles for women over 60 are still a fraction of those available to men. The pressure to "look young" remains immense—the prevalence of cosmetic procedures in Hollywood is a testament to the lingering stigma.