Why You Need Women In Your Corner: An Analysis of Gender Representation at Music Labels on the Executive Level
Abstract/Contents
- Abstract
- The music industry creates content for people all over the world. Yet, while a diverse audience may listen to music, the executive teams at music labels often lack diversity. This paper addresses diversity gaps in label leadership through the lens of gender. I argue that having a more balanced representation of gender could result in more innovative teams and inclusive company cultures. I support this argument through an analysis of the responses that traditional labels had towards the digital music revolution, in comparison with the response of Atlantic Records, which is co-led by a woman (Julie Greenwald). This paper includes an examination of available literature, a case study on Greenwald and her work at Atlantic Records, and insight from five interviews of female leaders in the industry. I observe that female leaders often manifest innovation and inclusivity and are more likely to encourage transformational leadership. I also find the support of male mentors and allies to be crucial for the trajectory of women in the music industry.
Description
| Type of resource | text |
|---|---|
| Date created | May 30, 2018 |
Creators/Contributors
| Author | McClung, Madison Grace |
|---|---|
| Advisor | Tarr, Kathleen |
Subjects
| Subject | music |
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| Subject | label |
| Subject | Science |
| Subject | Technology |
| Subject | Society |
| Subject | STS |
| Subject | Stanford University |
| Subject | gender |
| Subject | diversity |
| Subject | innovation |
| Subject | music industry |
| Subject | record labels |
| Genre | Thesis |
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- McClung, Madison Grace (2018). Why You Need Women In Your Corner: An analysis of gender representation at music labels on the executive level. Unpublished Honors Thesis. Stanford University, Stanford CA.
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