Misogyny in music
Women and Equalities Committee
Closed
Inquiry
In recent years, news reports and some studies have brought to the forefront the extent to which misogyny exists in the music industry. This inquiry aims to examine what misogynistic attitudes exist in the industry and why. It aims to uncover, in more detail, how these attitudes can filter through …
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Recommendations
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Conclusions
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Report
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Oral sessions
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Letters
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Events
Activity timeline 22 events
24 Apr
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Oral evidence
24 Apr
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
19 Apr
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6 Mar
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7 Feb
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30 Jan
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Report published
13 Sep
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Oral evidence
13 Sep
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
18 Jul
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Oral evidence
18 Jul
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 8, Palace of Westminster
28 Jun
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Oral evidence
28 Jun
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 9 sessions
24 Apr 2024
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Women and Equalities Committee
Andrew Medlock · CIISA
David Smy · Office for Students
Jen Smith · CIISA
18 Jul 2023
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Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale MP · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Victoria MacCallum · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
28 Jun 2023
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Isabel Garvey · Warner Music UK
Jessica Carsen · Sony Music UK
Natasha Mann · Universal Music UK
24 May 2023
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Misogyny in music
John Shortell · Musician's Union
Lauren Down · End of Road Festival
Marta Pallares Olivares · Primavera Sound Festival
19 Apr 2023
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Deborah Annetts · Independent Society of Musicians
Jamie Njoku-Goodwin · UK Music
Jen Smith · CIISA
YolanDa Brown OBE DL · British Phonographic Industry
8 Feb 2023
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Women and Equalities Committee
Melinda Kelly · Safe Gigs for Women
Nadia Khan · Women in CTRL
Vanessa Threadgold · Cactus City Studio
Vick Bain · F-List
26 Oct 2022
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Misogyny in music
Charisse Beaumont · Black Lives in Music
Dr Cassandra Jones · University of Northumbria
Dr Nicola Puckey · University of Winchester
Dr Rosemary Hill · University of Huddersfield
14 Sep 2022
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Charisse Beaumont · Black Lives in Music
Dr Cassandra Jones · University of Northumbria
Dr Nicola Puckey · University of Winchester
Dr Rosemary Hill · University of Huddersfield
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Report - Misogyny in music | HC 129 | 30 Jan 2024 | 33 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
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Conclusion
Deferred
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Freelance music industry workers lack adequate Equality Act discrimination protections; Government inaction persists.
Freelance workers in the music industry are more likely to be discriminated against yet in many cases do not have the same level of protections under equalities legislation as those subject to more formal working relations. The Government recognises this, …
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Government Response
The government deflected by highlighting the industry-led Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) as the mechanism for establishing safe and inclusive workplaces, rather than committing to the recommended legislative changes for freelance workers' protections and extended tribunal time limits.
Government Equalities Office
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Recommendation
Deferred
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Stipulate clear, independent internal reporting pathways for harassment within OfS guidance for educational settings.
We support the Office for Students’ proposed new condition of registration aimed at protecting students from harassment and sexual misconduct. Its effectiveness will depend, in part, on students and staff feeling both able to recognise and report misconduct and that …
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Government Response
The government welcomes the Office for Students' proposed new registration condition and national survey, stating it looks forward to the outcomes of the public consultation and pilot survey, which will form the foundation for all future work on this issue.
Government Equalities Office
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Recommendation
Deferred
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Mandate educational settings to ensure staff awareness of harassment policies and conduct background checks.
The OfS should also require educational settings to ensure that all staff, permanent, temporary and those visiting, are aware of policies around abuse and harassment, including the consequences of inappropriate behaviour. People invited to teach students should undergo background and …
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Government Response
The Department for Education welcomes the recommendation but states that it is a matter for the Office for Students.
Government Equalities Office
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Recommendation
Deferred
2nd Report - Misogyny in music
Support the creation of CIISA and ensure robust safeguarding and legal advice for reporters.
We support the creation of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA). It will help to shine a light on unacceptable behaviour in the music industry and in doing so, may reduce the risk of further harm. Crucially, it will …
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Government Response
The government redirects the specific recommendations for CIISA, such as advising legal rights and implementing robust safeguarding, to CIISA itself, stating these are matters for the Authority to consider. It also details the Solicitors Regulation Authority's guidance on NDAs.
Government Equalities Office
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Correspondence 2 letters
6 Mar 2024
Correspondence from Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries on Misogyny in music, dated 28 Feb 2024
Parliament page
7 Feb 2024
Correspondence to Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, relating to the inquiry Misogyny in music, dated 7 February 2024
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