Gender inequality in the music industry : reaching for equality
Kaivosoja, Jenna-Miia (2023)
Kaivosoja, Jenna-Miia
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060220735
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060220735
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Throughout history, the music industry has been predominantly male-dominated, and female musicians have frequently encountered significant barriers to achieving success and recognition in this field. The barriers have many forms, such as sexism, harassment, and discrimination.
The purpose of this thesis is to comprehensively examine the issue of gender inequality in the music industry, spanning from ancient times to the present day and propose effective solutions to promote greater gender equality in this field. This thesis seeks to demonstrate how individuals can effectively promote diversity and inclusivity in the music industry, serving as a powerful example of the im-portant role that each of us can play in creating a more just and equitable field.
In this thesis, gender gap in the various fields of music industry will be examined by dipping deep in the statistics. The research analyses the experiences of women in the industry, including the challenges they face and the strategies they use to overcome gender bias and discrimination. The research is based on books, media reports, statistics, and interviews of women working in a variety of roles in the industry. Although the research primarily focuses on the historical context and gender disparities between men and women, it also recognizes that gender inequality is not an isolated issue, but one that intersects with other forms of oppression such as racism, homophobia and transphobia.
The purpose of this thesis is to comprehensively examine the issue of gender inequality in the music industry, spanning from ancient times to the present day and propose effective solutions to promote greater gender equality in this field. This thesis seeks to demonstrate how individuals can effectively promote diversity and inclusivity in the music industry, serving as a powerful example of the im-portant role that each of us can play in creating a more just and equitable field.
In this thesis, gender gap in the various fields of music industry will be examined by dipping deep in the statistics. The research analyses the experiences of women in the industry, including the challenges they face and the strategies they use to overcome gender bias and discrimination. The research is based on books, media reports, statistics, and interviews of women working in a variety of roles in the industry. Although the research primarily focuses on the historical context and gender disparities between men and women, it also recognizes that gender inequality is not an isolated issue, but one that intersects with other forms of oppression such as racism, homophobia and transphobia.