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For women, the technical professions in culture are sometimes inaccessible, often in the shadow, and usually male-dominated.
The figures speak for themselves. In 2023, only 22% of women are stage managers, compared with 78% of men; 21% of women are sound engineers, compared with 79% of men; 31% of women are lighting designers, compared with 69% of men*…
Stage managers, scenographers, sound and lighting engineers, restorers, chief operators, camerawomen, stagehands, editors and other cultural technicians are indeed there. Some are still studying, others are trainees, looking for a job or already working. They are busy behind the scenes, setting up exhibitions and filming shoots to bring to life the artistic creations that take us on journeys to other places.
There are so many paths, so many stories, so many women who deserve to be heard to inspire others.
* Source: the Deuxième Scène report directed by La Chaufferie-Acte1 and Compagnie Écarlate.
How can we raise the profile of women and gender minorities in the technical cultural professions?
Faced with this situation, the “Technicienne” project has been developed around three areas with a common objective: to reduce gender discrimination in access to and practice of these professions.
The first of these is to create a community and a safe space for free exchange.
The second is to raise the profile of these women by promoting professional networking in a sector that operates mainly by co-option.
Lastly, a third section will help students to discover these professions with female representations in order to encourage new vocations.
We hope that this work in the field and in building understanding will raise awareness of the issue, increase the number of women technicians in the cultural sector and improve the conditions in which these professions are practised.
Faced with this situation, the “Technicienne” project has been developed around three areas with a common objective: to reduce gender discrimination in access to and practice of these professions.
The first of these is to create a community and a safe space for free exchange.
The second is to raise the profile of these women by promoting professional networking in a sector that operates mainly by co-option.
Lastly, a third section will help students to discover these professions with female representations in order to encourage new vocations.
We hope that this work in the field and in building understanding will raise awareness of the issue, increase the number of women technicians in the cultural sector and improve the conditions in which these professions are practised.
For women, the technical professions in culture are sometimes inaccessible, often in the shadow, and usually male-dominated.
The figures speak for themselves. In 2023, only 22% of women are stage managers, compared with 78% of men; 21% of women are sound engineers, compared with 79% of men; 31% of women are lighting designers, compared with 69% of men*…
Stage managers, scenographers, sound and lighting engineers, restorers, chief operators, camerawomen, stagehands, editors and other cultural technicians are indeed there. Some are still studying, others are trainees, looking for a job or already working. They are busy behind the scenes, setting up exhibitions and filming shoots to bring to life the artistic creations that take us on journeys to other places.
There are so many paths, so many stories, so many women who deserve to be heard to inspire others.
* Source: the Deuxième Scène report directed by La Chaufferie-Acte1 and Compagnie Écarlate.
How can we raise the profile of women and gender minorities in the technical cultural professions?