Meghan Markle Advocates for Women's Representation and Mental Health at SXSW 2024

Speaking at the SXSW conference, the Duchess of Sussex highlighted the challenges women face in media and the impact of social media on mental health.

• Meghan Markle, alongside Brooke Shields and Katie Couric, discussed the portrayal of women in media and the pressures of social media at the SXSW 2024 Conference.
• Markle emphasized the need for accurate representation of women's stories and experiences in media, citing personal insights and a report funded by the Archewell Foundation.
• The Duchess of Sussex shared her own struggles with social media abuse, particularly during her pregnancies, and advocated for mental health awareness.
• She addressed the economic disparities faced by working mothers, revealing that they earn 62 cents to the dollar compared to working fathers.
• The panel also touched on the challenges older women face in Hollywood, with Brooke Shields discussing the industry's uncertainty on how to represent women over 40.

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