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: While visibility for white, middle-class, able-bodied older women has increased, women of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and women with disabilities remain nearly absent in leading roles over 50. secretary mature milf
: Studies show that major female characters often "disappear" after age 40; on broadcast TV, the percentage of major female roles plummets from 42% in their 30s to just 15% in their 40s. Despite recent progress, mature women still face significant