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SOUND::GENDER::FEMINISM::ACTIVISM - do you trust me - scientific research reaffirming vocal gender

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    Abstract

    BBC Radio Fours Today programme (7/3/12) broadcast a feature on female film trailer voice over artists,quoting unspecified scientific data that audiences trust a male voice more than a female voice. A male presenter said afterwards women had better things to do then voice overs. Such data is often used to explain and reaffirm why more women are not broadcast on the radio. This paper explores and debunks vocal prejudice towards women on the radio.

    video of talk here
    https://vimeo.com/79087768
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 17 May 2012
    EventSOUND::GENDER::FEMINISM::ACTIVISM 2013 -
    Duration: 17 May 2012 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceSOUND::GENDER::FEMINISM::ACTIVISM 2013
    Period17/05/12 → …

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
      SDG 5 Gender Equality

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