Female directors were snubbed in 2020 Oscar nominations -- here's what can be done

'We asked industry members about the qualities of a successful director. At a ratio of 2 to 1, they named masculine over feminine traits.'

"For me, 2019 was the year in which women broke ground as directors but still have not been lauded for their work," Dr. Stacy L. Smith, associate professor of communication at USC and the founder and director of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, told"Good Morning America."

In order to increase female representation, Smith believes there needs to be a shift in how projects -- and who directs them -- are viewed in the realm. "Some examples include 'commanding the troops' or being like 'General Patton.' Until the perception of a successful director is one that moves beyond a masculine style of leadership, we will see the same patterns time and again," she continued."When directors or stories are lauded for being 'muscular' this perpetuates a very narrow view of who can be celebrated for their achievements.

Many felt that actors including Awkwafina , Jennifer Lopez and Lupita Nyong'o should have received nods.

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