Eleven years after its debut, the Fast and Furious franchise is more lucrative than ever. The latest is the third film ever to break $1 billion in the box office. But is its success down to cars, girls and explosions? Or does it offer something no other franchise does – a cast as diverse as its audience?

Despite a reputation for gender fluidity, young people today are more likely to believe men should have control over the domestic sphere than teens did 20 years ago. As the public sphere gets more progressive, Gen Zers are reverting to old power dynamics in their home lives.

From the presence of ‘booth babes’ at gaming conventions to sexualised female characters, the video game industry has a poor reputation for gender equality. And despite women accounting for a large portion of gamers, it's been found that very few titles feature female protagonists.

Long regarded as fringe participants, women now represent a significant part of the gaming community, making up around half of players in the US and UK. With a whole new generation of girls ready to ‘press start’, how can this stereotypically male-focused industry be more female-friendly?