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<p>Her Majesty’s Government has not made a specific assessment of the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic on gender equality within the performing arts sector. However, the
Department for Culture, Digital, Media and Sport is committed to working closely with
the Governments Equalities Office to improve equality across our sectors, promoting
gender equality in the performing arts sector.</p><p>All guidance related to the performing
arts sector during the COVID-19 pandemic undergoes a PSED (Public Sector Equality
Duty) review each time it is updated. We are also duty bound to ensure that we consider
impacts of new legislation on people of protected characteristics.</p><p>Additionally,
we have been working to ensure that diversity is embedded in the Culture Recovery
Fund. In the first round of funding, the ALBs making funding decisions looked for
a track record of delivering social benefit and welcoming diverse audiences. For the
second round of funding, we asked applicants to inform us of their plans to open up
access and participation in culture. Organisations in receipt of funding are expected
to demonstrate progress in diversity and outreach over the coming years in return
for this investment into their futures.</p><p>We know that reports, such as that published
by Women in Theatre, which brings together some of the major recent research on women
in theatre, is looking into gender inequality in the theatre sector. The report can
be found here: <a href="https://sphinxtheatre.co.uk/new-women-in-theatre-forum-report/"
target="_blank">https://sphinxtheatre.co.uk/new-women-in-theatre-forum-report/</a></p><p>
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