analysis of the #MeToo movement in culture:
Since 2017, the project has focused first on understanding and approaching such a topic in the world of culture, then analyzed examples of situations of sexual harassment and abuse of power and then finally, set about proposing courses of action to create an equitable and safe professional environment for professionals in the field.
Recommendations for european cultural networks
1) Put time and effort into formulating and building consensus around precise terminology.
2) Work towards creating a sector-wide standard for arts leaders to receive formal training in creating safe professional environments.
3) Understand how precarious working conditions increase vulnerability to potential abuse. And take action!
4) Prioritise long-term, structural work on gender equity and diversity within your sector.
5) Set aside a dedicated budget for training and for specialists.
6) The support of European cultural networks is needed to foster structural change on the transnational level.