Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Vice Media Group's Gender Spectrum Collection Offers a More Inclusive Stock Photo Library

The new collection showcases the nuanced trans and non-binary experience

A collage of non-binary people enjoying their time together — This Gender Spectrum library is free to use for all, but comes with the encouragement that other sites follow suit to build stronger and more representative archives.Vice Media Group

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Stock footage impacts so much of the media we see, from everyday advertisements to short between-scene clips in our favorite shows to the cover images on the articles we read. When LGBTQ+ stock images lean towards homogeneous representations, it can cause a domino effect throughout all media that gives a skewed perception of what the LGBTQ+ community actually looks like.

With this in mind, some stock footage companies have begun making major strides towards diversifying their libraries, specifically with the aim of providing a more complete view of LGBTQ+ people.

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