The book demonstrates that cultural jobs are the preserve of the most privileged, a 'creative class' in society, and always have been: there was no golden age for social mobility in culture. It shows how women, people of colour, and those of working class origins are missing from key parts of the workforce and audience for culture. -- .
Inequality in the Cultural and Creative Industries, Revised and Updated Edition
Focusing on the precarious state of art workers, this revised edition challenges the notion that culture is solely beneficial. It critiques the systemic exclusion of women, people of color, and working-class individuals in the UK’s cultural landscape, revealing that promises of inclusivity remain largely unfulfilled, especially post-COVID. The book argues that until inequalities in the workforce and audience are addressed, the true potential of culture to enrich society cannot be achieved, making a compelling case for the transformation of cultural and creative industries.