Women in UK arts feel they do not have equal opportunities for roles, says report

<p>Exclusive: Research says sector is fixated with young talent, with most women experiencing unconscious bias or sexism</p><p>Women working in the arts believe they do not have equal opportunities for roles, especially as they get older, according to a report saying that the industry is fixated with “young and emerging” talent.</p><p>Nearly all (95%) women working in the arts thought gender inequality persisted, while three-quarters (75%) reported experiencing unconscious bias or sexism, according to a survey of 76 arts professionals. More than two-thirds (69%) felt that age negatively affected their career success – a figure that rose to 100% among those working in artistic rather than managerial roles.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/aug/30/women-uk-arts-no-equal-opportunities-roles-report-sexism-discrimination">Continue reading...</a>