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Another challenge facing the entertainment industry is the issue of diversity and representation. Despite efforts to increase diversity in casting and hiring, the industry still struggles to reflect the diversity of the global audience. This has led to calls for greater representation and inclusion, with many arguing that the industry needs to do more to showcase diverse voices and perspectives. For decades, popular media was defined by a "top-down" model
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