UK gov rejects Misogyny in Music recommendations
A number of industry bodies have expressed their disappointment at the response and urged the government to rethink its position
News By Lisa Henderson | 24 April 2024
The UK government has rejected the recommendations made in the Misogyny In Music report, conducted by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC). Published in January, the report demanded urgent action to tackle “endemic” misogyny and discrimination in the UK music industry.
The UK government has rejected the recommendations made in the Misogyny In Music report, conducted by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC).
Published in January, the report demanded urgent action to tackle “endemic” misogyny and discrimination in the UK music industry.
The document described the business as a “boys’ club” where sexual harassment and abuse are common, and the non-reporting of such incidents is high. It adds that victims who do speak out either struggle to be believed or may find their career ends…
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