A league of their own

Article Abstract:

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences declared its 1993 awards show theme to be 'A Celebration of Women and the Movies.' However, many of the movie roles for women in 1993 portrayed them in a negative light. Women in the industry insist that men still dominate motion pictures.

Social aspects, Women, Motion pictures, Movies, Academy Awards (Motion pictures), 1993 AD

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Prime-time sparks: pressure groups try to sanitize TV shows

Article Abstract:

Pressure groups in the US have been successful in making the major broadcast television networks exercise self-censorship by threatening to boycott advertisers. Canadian television artists report that advertiser worries has had little effect of the content of television programs.

Ethical aspects, Censorship, Television

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Privilege and pressure: at some schools, four out of five are turned away

Article Abstract:

Canadian law students are privileged as they represent a small minority of applicants admitted to law schools. But they face tremendous pressures to excel as students, and as graduates they encounter the difficulty of carving out a career in a crowded field.

Canada, Schools, Law schools, Law students

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