GENDER INEQUALITY : MUSIC INDUSTRY
Gender inequality in every aspect becoming an issue that is trying to be addressed
worldwide. The differences between men and women are still colloquial between
communities. The idea that women cannot achieve as well as men in any field still pervades
the minds of many people and music industry being one of them. Over the years, the
percentage of women in the music industry has steadily been dropping. A statistic shows
that 13.7 % of the women songwriters of pop songs in 2015, dropped to 12.2 % in 2018. It
shows that the opportunities for women in music industry is getting lower every year.
worldwide. The differences between men and women are still colloquial between
communities. The idea that women cannot achieve as well as men in any field still pervades
the minds of many people and music industry being one of them. Over the years, the
percentage of women in the music industry has steadily been dropping. A statistic shows
that 13.7 % of the women songwriters of pop songs in 2015, dropped to 12.2 % in 2018. It
shows that the opportunities for women in music industry is getting lower every year.
There are several challenges that women confront in music industry. First and foremost,
most of the female artists are facing challenges such as sexual harassment in this sector. A
report has featured some staggering experiences from an anonymous person who sexually
assaulted by men by threatening over their careers. For instance, some of the male
managers blackmail the female artists that they’ll not get any opportunities if they denied
their conditions.
most of the female artists are facing challenges such as sexual harassment in this sector. A
report has featured some staggering experiences from an anonymous person who sexually
assaulted by men by threatening over their careers. For instance, some of the male
managers blackmail the female artists that they’ll not get any opportunities if they denied
their conditions.
Moreover, ageism also one of the challenges that women encountering often. A certain
production company in music industry wants female artists to be young to become a part of
industry’s youth obsession for the sake of profit.
Apart from that, salary also one of the reason that women ‘s participation in this industry
lowering nowadays. Performing Right Society (PRS) for Music states that the women in the
music industry earns less than men in general. It is likely that one of the reasons why
women’s involvement in this sector has diminished.
production company in music industry wants female artists to be young to become a part of
industry’s youth obsession for the sake of profit.
Apart from that, salary also one of the reason that women ‘s participation in this industry
lowering nowadays. Performing Right Society (PRS) for Music states that the women in the
music industry earns less than men in general. It is likely that one of the reasons why
women’s involvement in this sector has diminished.
Conversely, there are few inspiring women in the music industry that have definitely
made an impact and inspire other females in this male-dominated field by overcome the
obstacles. Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Rihanna are some of the well known fame in this
industry. They proved that there is no need to beg someone who don’t value your talent and
ability.
made an impact and inspire other females in this male-dominated field by overcome the
obstacles. Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Rihanna are some of the well known fame in this
industry. They proved that there is no need to beg someone who don’t value your talent and
ability.
In addition, there are many initiative projects taken by some of the organizations to give
the same level of chance to females in music industry such as Women in music industry,
Rocking’ Ladies and more. This organizations provides all the necessary knowledge and
material for women who want to have their voice heard within the music industry.
In conclusion, the music industry is developing and slowly growing globally. However,
it’s up to the younger generations either male or female, who wish to participate and helping
this industry become more equal environment for the benefit of the workers and society.
the same level of chance to females in music industry such as Women in music industry,
Rocking’ Ladies and more. This organizations provides all the necessary knowledge and
material for women who want to have their voice heard within the music industry.
In conclusion, the music industry is developing and slowly growing globally. However,
it’s up to the younger generations either male or female, who wish to participate and helping
this industry become more equal environment for the benefit of the workers and society.
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