ASSESSMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION OF WOMEN IN THE LATVIAN FILM INDUSTRY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55877/kkmp.2024.3.592Keywords:
gender equality, film industry, creative industries, female employmentAbstract
In this paper the author focuses on the employment situation of women in the behind-the-scenes professions of the Latvian film industry. This research paper is structured into three sections. The first section will examine employment in the creative industries, with a focus on employment trends related to gender equality. The second section will analyze theoretical sources on employment and gender equality in the film industry, along with statistical data on women's employment in the European film sector. The third section will utilize a mixed-methodology approach to conduct a content analysis of personnel involved in Latvian films, as well as gather insights from film industry professionals on women's employment in Latvia. Both primary and secondary data will be used. Primary data will be collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with experts in the film industry, while secondary data will be gathered through content analysis.
Work in the creative industries, especially in the film industry, is characterized by precarious employment. Gender equality is essential to promote equal opportunities and rights, regardless of gender, and to encourage the creation of diverse content in the film industry.
Research shows that women are less represented than men in key creative positions in the film industry in Latvia, including directors. Men dominate the roles of cinematographers, composers and sound engineers – there are very few women working in these professions, while make-up and costume design are dominated by women. The profession of producer has the smallest gender gap. Overall, the Latvian film industry does not have a marked gender gap, so women have the opportunity to work and develop in the film industry without significant barriers or discrimination.
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