In my research on Europe, this is certainly not the case at present. Regarding educators in schools, colleges and universities, the research by Dr. Jennifer Johnson of Cambridge University has shown that as many women as men achieve honours at all levels from high school level, first and second degree levels and doctorates, and yet their presence is not yet equally felt in senior lectureships and chairs. There needs to be a balance not only on what is taught but also who is teaching. One must then look at the role of education in society, and, at present, education in the arts is not seen as valuable to the economic and industrial well-being of Europe. I argue that the arts have a vital role in the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of every individual in society and therefore the arts must have educational priority at all levels.
Employment covers broadcasting and media, festivals, concerts, journalism, education and promotion.
My own research has shown that access, information and funding are crucial to obtain affirmative answers to the above, linked with legislation that ensures that equality of opportunity be put into practice. Statistics from the UK Arts Council show that women in music are awarded fewer training bursaries than men annually. The European Commission IRIS and NOW programmes provide vocational training for women but much of this is aimed at organisations and groups. At present social legislation discriminates against women in nearly every EC country and particularly in the U.K., where the present government has opted out of the Social Chapter of the Maastrict Treaty. The social dimension is an integral part of the European Single Market which would have beneficial effects, if implemented, for women to freely participate in the cultural life of Europe.