Professional female artists in Australia can expect to earn on average 25% less than their male counterparts, according to new research released on Wednesday by Macquarie University – and that figure rises to 30% when it comes to how much money professional female artists can expect to earn from the work they produce.
Australian female artists are paid 30% less than men, new study reveals
The Guardian,
12 November 2020, Australia
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