Women in UK arts feel they do not have equal opportunities for roles, says report
Summary
A report says women in the UK arts sector feel they do not get the same opportunities as men, especially as they get older. Many women say they face gender bias and age discrimination, and that new technology like AI in hiring may make these problems worse.Key Facts
- 95% of women surveyed believe gender inequality still exists in the arts.
- 75% have experienced unconscious bias or sexism at work.
- 69% say age negatively affects their career, and this rises to 100% for women in artistic roles.
- AI hiring tools may unfairly hurt women who have taken career breaks or reinforce past discrimination.
- Older women performers report fewer acting roles, especially after age 39 or 50.
- The industry often favors young and emerging talent over experienced women.
- Women in arts marketing and writing feel older women’s stories and skills are undervalued.
- The report was created by Women in the Arts with support from several UK arts organizations and funded by Arts Council England.
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