Yet, behind the scenes, many individuals—particularly women and marginalized groups—have been subjected to sexual harassment, an issue that has persisted for decades While the #metoo movement sparked vital conversations across industries. Awal offers a modern approach to the traditional recording business, providing artists all the resources and expertise of a global label, while allowing them to retain ownership and control of their music. Artists who have released poignant music about their sexual assault and harassment talk about what they’ve learned and what it's like to come forward. Sexual misconduct is built into the foundation of the music industry Our data and the stories of over two dozen women show how culture and labor conditions create a perfect storm for abuse.
The employees alleged the music and related conduct were sexual harassment and in violation of title vii, which, according to the equal employment opportunity commission, prohibits employment. The music industry has “followed a playbook” for decades that “shields predators” working in the sector from allegations of sexual harassment and assault, according to a new report.
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