Do we still need gendered categories at awards shows?
Xtra senior editor Mel Woods gets into why stars like Bella Ramsey say they may still serve a purpose
Non-binary actor Bella Ramsey has weighed in on the debate over gender categories at awards shows — and their stance might surprise you.
Ramsey recently argued on the Louis Theroux Podcast that women need their own category separate from men. But at the same time, the The Last of Us star says there's still a lot of work to be done when it comes to making sure actors who don't neatly fit into a binary gender category still feel valued and comfortable in award spaces.
Today on Commotion, Xtra senior editor Mel Woods joins guest host Ali Hassan to unpack what the future of awards season could look like.
You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.
Interview with Mel Woods produced by Jess Low.