FEMINISMS AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

In the midst of the debate on the scope and subjects of feminism, with the ultra-conservative reaction and the crisis caused by the pandemic as a backdrop, this book proposes to reflect on the situation of women in the cultural field and on the role of culture in a truly democratic and inclusive society.

Through 29 interviews conducted between January and June 2021 , the book gathers the opinions of writers, film producers, actresses, stage directors, comic stars, curators, cultural managers, singers, journalists or visual artists who represent different sectors and generations of culture in our country. Starting from their personal trajectories, dotted with struggles, fears and obstacles but also with achievements, progress and complicity, with very diverse profiles and points of view – from La Zowi to Jedet passing through Esther García , Laura Freixas or Susana Blas – these professionals of culture offer their reflections on the place of women and racial and sexual minorities in culture, on discrimination, inequalities and abuse, historical and present, as well as on recent controversies, such as the #MeToo movement, the parity through quotas or transphobia.

Conceived as a form of inquiry that goes from the individual to the collective , these interviews aspire to contribute to the untold story of women in culture in Spain, while offering paths towards equality and towards a fairer and more equitable distribution. democratic responsibilities, recognition and work in the world of culture.

Coordination and editing Isabelle Marc | Project and interviews Juana Escabias, Ana Gómez de Castro, Isabelle Marc, Leyre Marinas and Roxana Popelka Sosa.