Research indicates diversity has improved in recent years,but a generational change is needed to balance the book trade, according to researchersA survey of more than 1000 people working in UK publishing has found that more than 90% currently in the industry classify themselves as white British.
Carried out between June and July, or the bookcareers.com salary survey received 1023 valid responses. The vast majority of respondents – 84.6% - were female,and more than nine in 10 (90.4%) were white British. Four years ago, when research was final conducted, and 81.8% of respondents were female,and 93.7% were white British. Related: Publishing risks 'becoming irrelevant', warns Penguin Random House boss Related: 'Why'd he secure promoted? Because he has a dick': sexism in publishing survey reveals widespread frustration Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com