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

While the film industry has historically been male-dominated, the rising number of women entering fields like directing, writing, and producing offers a crucial pathway for systemic change. An increased presence of women in positions of power, particularly in creative and decision-making roles, is essential to challenging the prevailing norms, demanding safer working conditions, and commissioning more nuanced, empowering roles for female performers. These women can advocate for better policies, mentor younger actresses, and create sets where a culture of respect is the rule, not the exception.