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Comment on Passing Judgement Quickly May Cause Businesses to Lose Out on Talented Employees by admin

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:45:40 +0000

Hi Denise,
It is my hope that we do pause just long enough to ask ourselves what we might be missing out on. Thanks for the comment and for reading.
Kari

Comment on Passing Judgement Quickly May Cause Businesses to Lose Out on Talented Employees by Denise

Denise — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:52:37 +0000

Kari,
I really appreciate your insight commentary!
Quick judgements are usually flawed.
May a patient approach lead us to better decisions!

Comment on Gender Inequality in the Arts & Culture Field. Where are the men? by admin

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:56:50 +0000

Some of the things I found may be more focused on the top level of the academic field, but here is an interesting study on people who graduated with doctorates in the arts fields and where they are currently in their careers:

http://depts.washington.edu/cirgeweb/c/research/phd-career-path-surveys/phds-in-art-history-over-a-decade-later/

It confirms what you have pointed out in the UK: while men are the minority in the field, they are often more likely to be found at the top level. Taking a brief look at the management level positions at various arts institutions here in Boston, an overwhelming majority are men in the director roles, and women seem to disproportionately occupy the middle tier and support roles.

The arts have been stereotyped for a long time as ‘feminine’, and is only slowly being more accepted among the male population. Perhaps once this can be dropped by society, equality can be achieved at feeder levels. I agree completely; ability should come first, but it also makes you wonder why women seem to dominate the middle tier positions.

Here is another article with a possible answer to that:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:HFLcvrl2pCYJ:www.indy.com/posts/women-s-role-in-indy-arts+women+outnumber+men+(art+OR+arts+OR+culture+OR+museum)+management+-ink+-tattoo&cd=9&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Comment on Gender Inequality in the Arts & Culture Field. Where are the men? by Max Holloway

Max Holloway — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:22:58 +0000

Hi Kari… It’s an interesting question and one that I suspect many men will shy from in order not to risk potential PC wrath. Here in the UK it appears that although men hold more of the major positions in Museums and Galleries, there is a notable imbalance in the second tier of management, administration and support roles in favour of women. I don’t have the figures, but this is certainly what I am seeing. The Art History courses seem hugely subscribed by women and consequently lead to placement in appropriate positions following studies. At a lecture in the Courtauld Institute London last week (Museums without walls: Showing Art in a Digital Age), I was one of 29 men in a theatre of 131 and I must add that in my estimation those attending were approximately 90% white aged 20 – 35. I can’t help feeling that perhaps it is not just the deficiency of gender in this arena which should attract scrutiny. I could not comment on ratio and percentages regarding higher posts in Arts institutions, but there are a few (some high profile galleries) with women directors. I do know that in one of these, the staff count is 83% female. Of course the real issue is that male/female/young/elderly/black/white/able-bodied/disabled/others, the ability to perform in the role is of prime importance. Returning to the original gender question, clearly any imbalance at feeder level (colleges & educational establishments) will not provide a basis for a full ‘learning’ engagement and may lead to some questioning, if not a little resentment in some quarters. Hence, I for one am interested in statistical data that may shed some light on the current equation. I have no knowledge regarding any such parallels in the USA – maybe there is a similar trend there and one which may need to be addressed.

Comment on Deaf Black Filmmaker Breaks New Ground in Film by Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:30:12 +0000

Thank you for sharing this article with your audience. I myself have a congenital disability, being born without a right hand. Keep up this important work.

Comment on Sorry State of Diversity in Advertising Is Also a Culture Problem by training diversity

training diversity — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:55:31 +0000

Agree entirely. This reminds me of TeleWork Exchange’s case study on Federal employment. It found that Federal employers did not have the ability to retain workers with disabilities, although they committed to hiring them initially. More attention needs to be focused on building internal constructs that retain and develop employees.

Comment on Interracial couple denied marriage license in La. by Umbrella Stand

Umbrella Stand — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:11:53 +0000

marriage is of course very sacred that is why both partners should give respect to each other `;:

Comment on Interracial couple denied marriage license in La. by Nathan Lee

Nathan Lee — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:57:51 +0000

marriage is one of the happiest moments that a person will experience in his/her life”`~

Comment on International Business Card Etiquette by Amelie Griffiths

Amelie Griffiths — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:26:50 +0000

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Comment on Leap Year Movie Reinforces Cultural Stereotypes of the Irish by Megan @ Gypsytracks

Megan @ Gypsytracks — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:06:28 +0000

Thanks for the mention here, Kari!