The Double Standard: Why Safety and Respect Remain a Core Challenge for Actresses

The logistical realities of long and unconventional working hours in film and television production often disproportionately impact women, particularly those with familial or caregiving responsibilities. Production schedules are notoriously demanding, involving night shoots, remote locations, and unpredictable delays, which can make balancing work with personal life nearly impossible without extensive, costly support. This professional inflexibility tacitly penalizes women who are primary caregivers, often forcing them to choose between their demanding career and their family, a choice that is less frequently demanded of male actors.