The future is female, the future is diverse : perceptions of young female talents on their future in the (German) event industry
- While critical debates around equality have recently increased in industry-led discussions, empirical research on gender-related hurdles in the German event industry remains scarce. At the same time, and due to the COVID-19 crisis, the event industry appears to be losing appeal to young people. Semi-structured interviews with female alumni from an event-related study programme in Germany were conducted to analyse the gender-related hurdles they have encountered since starting to work in the industry. The main challenges pertained to the masculine work culture; the glass ceiling; gendered stereotyping; and the difficulties of combining work and family life. Facilitators were their own motivation; mentoring; role models; and support from others. While COVID-19 heavily affected the German event industry, the interviewees regarded the resulting transformation as a chance. The findings can contribute to an increased understanding of gender-related constraints and to help shape a diverse industry as an attractive field of future employment.
Author: | Kim WernerORCiD |
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Title (English): | The future is female, the future is diverse : perceptions of young female talents on their future in the (German) event industry |
DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/19407963.2021.1975289 |
ISSN: | 1940-7963 |
Parent Title (English): | Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events |
Publisher: | Informa UK Limited |
Document Type: | Article |
Language: | English |
Year of Completion: | 2021 |
Release Date: | 2025/02/11 |
Volume: | 15 |
Issue: | 4 |
Page Number: | 20 |
First Page: | 417 |
Last Page: | 436 |
Faculties: | Fakultät WiSo |
DDC classes: | 300 Sozialwissenschaften / 330 Wirtschaft |
Collections: | nur Publikationsnachweis |
Review Status: | Peer Reviewed |