More than half of women in cinema and audiovisual world suffered sexual violence

The investigation, entitled “After Silence”, indicates this More than half of women in the Spanish audiovisual sector have seen a kind of sexual violenceNo matter your age.

The report, prepared by the political scientist Neria Baria and researcher Barbara Tardon, experts in sexual violence, indicates this More than 60 % of professionals between the ages of 20 and 50 announces that they have suffered a kind of sexual violence in The relevant areas of industry. More than anxiety is the conclusion All professional women in this sector faced a form of sexual violence During his career.

Silence of victims and conviction barriers

The special disturbing aspect is the decrease in formal complaints index. 92 % of women who suffered from sexual violence did not call them. Only 6.9 % came to the police or judicial cases, while only 4.3 % of their connection to specialized organizations.

However, the study reveals this 94 % of the victims trust nearby peopleIt contradicts 13.6 % who managed to connect it to the responsible human resources in their companies. Reasons for this They prevent victims from denouncing It reflects a panorama of insecurity and deficit:

• More than 30 % do not compare the insecurity on how to follow. Lack of enough information and directions makes it difficult for victims to take this step.
• 27 % fear of professional revengeThis indicates functional weakness in a sector that is characterized by unequal power relations.
• 22.2 % believe that excavation will not serve anythingReflecting deep lack of confidence in the current protection mechanisms.

Those who dare report a little support: 46.2 % qualified as “very bad” the attention that has been receivedWhile an additional 30.8 % consider it “bad”. Only 15.4 % are demanding that they have received good attention.

Permanent and ignorant of resources

the study It also reflects the disturbing lack of information: Nearly 64 % of women do not know the presence of protocols against sexual violence In their work environments. Only 24.4 % know the rights granted by law regarding ensuring integration of sexual freedom.

A revealing fact is that 76.3 % of the interviews believe that people in power occupy abuse Or often From his authority To practice some forms of sexual violence. This violence is manifested in various forms:

• 81.4 % suffered from verbal harassment.
• 49.5 % material harassment.
• 22.3 % virtual or digital harassment.

The report’s coordinator condemns The presence of an impunity system that protects the aggressorsWhich suffers from institutional and commercial silence (producers, distributors and platforms).

This system is not only allowed Covering the aggressorsBut it has severe consequences for the victims, which affect both Mental and physical health Regarding their professional decisions and work relationships.