This statistic presents the distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States in the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 seasons, sorted by gender. According to the data pertaining to the 2016 to 2017 season, 43 percent of broadcast scripted show roles were occupied by female actors, down one percent from the previous year.
Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 seasons, by gender
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Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 seasons, by gender
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University of California (Social Sciences). (February 21, 2019). Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 seasons, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 04, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/692505/broadcast-scripted-shows-by-gender/
University of California (Social Sciences). "Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 seasons, by gender." Chart. February 21, 2019. Statista. Accessed May 04, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/692505/broadcast-scripted-shows-by-gender/
University of California (Social Sciences). (2019). Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 seasons, by gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 04, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/692505/broadcast-scripted-shows-by-gender/
University of California (Social Sciences). "Distribution of Roles for Broadcast Scripted Shows in The United States 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 Seasons, by Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Feb 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/692505/broadcast-scripted-shows-by-gender/
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