General · 31 August 2026
Women in UK arts feel they face age and gender discrimination
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A new report reveals that 95% of women in the arts believe gender inequality still exists, with three-quarters experiencing unconscious bias or sexism. More than two-thirds felt age negatively impacted their careers, rising to 100% for those in artistic roles. AI in hiring is also making things worse by penalising women who take career breaks for caring duties.
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