Bullying and harassment towards women is still rife within the creative industries, according to a survey that found seven out of 10 of its female workforce had experienced toxic behaviour. The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, said the industry needed to take robust action following the deeply concerning findings. The survey, undertaken by the Bectu union, found that 69% of women in the sector said they had directly experienced workplace bullying and harassment in the past 12 months.
The recent UK Supreme Court ruling stipulates that the legal definition of a woman excludes trans women, significantly impacting policies and gender identity.
It exposes them to a larger audience and more followers. But it actually has the opposite effect. It verifies, essentially, the same gender discrimination we see online and in society.