How diverse and inclusive is the media workforce at all levels and how is this changing over time? What interventions could improve diversity and inclusion in the media workforce?
Background
The Media and Creative Industries directorate wants to probe and develop evidence for considering new funding approaches and business models across its sectors which can better ensure growth, social responsibility and environmental sustainability. As new challenges arise, it needs to develop a strong research evidence base to lead on policy and to support these sectors and their wider impacts.In terms of media, MCI needs to consider how best to support television, radio and the press sectors to adapt to the ever-changing media environment while maintaining a media which acts in the public interest and with social and environmental responsibility. The place of regulation and government intervention should be considered within this context. The UK has a reputation for the provision of a dynamic, strong, independent and safe sector where freedoms of speech and expression are supported. There will be a natural focus on the BBC over the coming years as MCI looks at the sustainability of BBC funding and prepares for the start of the next charter period in 2028.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Everyday Diversity in the UK Screen Sector - UKRI Inter-Disciplinary Interface Innovation Fellowship
The UK screen sector is vital to the country's economy and culture. Comprising film, TV, video games, animation and special effects production, it contributes at least £6bn to the UK economy (Olsberg SPI with Nordi...
Funded by: AHRC
Lead research organisation: University of Glasgow
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on improving diversity in the UK screen sector, but does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the media workforce at all levels or how it has changed over time.
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Rethinking Diversity in Publishing: A Cultural Industries Perspective
The issue of (the lack of) cultural diversity is perhaps the most pressing issue in the creative industries today. Media organisations across different cultural sectors have conceded that they have a problem with diversi...
Funded by: AHRC
Lead research organisation: Goldsmiths, University of London
Why might this be relevant?
The project investigates the lack of cultural diversity in the publishing industry and its impact on the representation of minorities in the media, but does not cover the entire media workforce or its evolution over time.
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The Colour of Diversity: A Longitudinal Analysis of BFI Diversity Standards Data and Racial Inequality in the UK Film Industry
The growth of the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in the past thirty years has coincided with an increase of research on the deep inequality in the sector. This has included studies on how ethnic minority people ...
Funded by: AHRC
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on analyzing diversity and inclusion in the UK screen sector, specifically addressing racial inequality and the impact of diversity policies, which directly relates to the question about diversity and inclusion in the media workforce.