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It’s not so clear cut. At the end of the day, there’s no one person wagging his finger saying, “I don’t want women in my music festival lineups!” Like many issues of structural sexism, music festivals’ gender imbalance is a complex one. Part of it comes down to the simple fact that there are more men in the music industry.
Jennifer Nettles, who rose to fame as one half of country duo Sugarland, talks to AOL about sexism in the music industry and the importance of giving back.
“The music industry is a mirror to the film industry—there is a lot of fanfare about supporting women, but little actual change among the most popular songs,” said Dr. Smith. “While there ...
Female artists in pop music, including figures like Madonna, Björk, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift, have openly addressed the issue of sexism within the music industry. [1] [2] [3] A 2021 study stated that "over the last six years, representation of women in the music industry has been even lower."
India.Arie has seen a lot during her two decades in the music industry. While she’s had success, the singer/songwriter took The post India.Arie calls out racism, sexism in the music industry ...
Rock Against Sexism, in both the UK and US, promoted punk rock, performance art, art installations, and other community events by women and members of the LGBT community. [1] [2] In the US, the Boston chapter held music workshops for women wanting to learn to play and start bands; "RAS prefigured the riot grrrl movement, giving women more access to punk subculture."
Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes is a 2006 documentary film written, produced, and directed by Byron Hurt.The documentary explores the issues of masculinity, violence, homophobia, and sexism in hip hop music and culture, through interviews with artists, academics, and fans.
As the ongoing series of lawsuits and allegations prove nearly every week, sexual misconduct and abuse remain a major problem in the music industry. In the coming weeks, songwriter Tiffany Red and ...