WOMEN IN PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS LIFE: BEING A FEMALE CONDUCTOR IN CLASSICAL MUSIC ORCHESTRAS Cover Image

PROFESYONEL İŞ HAYATINDA KADIN: KLASİK MÜZİK ORKESTRALARINDA KADIN ŞEF OLMAK
WOMEN IN PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS LIFE: BEING A FEMALE CONDUCTOR IN CLASSICAL MUSIC ORCHESTRAS

Author(s): Melisa Okan, Gülnihal Gül
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music
Published by: Sanat ve Dil Araştırmaları Enstitüsü
Keywords: gender ınequality; business women; orchestral conducting;

Summary/Abstract: In this study, in the context of gender inequality, it is aimed to get the opinions of female orchestra conductors regarding the place of female conductors in classical music orchestras. In this context, 7 female orchestra conductors were interviewed. Qualitative research method was used in the research. The research data were collected using semi-structured interview technique, which is one of the interview technique types. Descriptive analysis technique was used in the analysis of the data obtained from the interview. As a result of the research, it has been concluded that female orchestra conductors encounter gender inequality in their educational processes, experience positive and negative reflections of being a woman in their professional lives, and positive and negative reflections of being a female conductor in their private lives.

  • Issue Year: 10/2021
  • Issue No: 78
  • Page Range: 197-208
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Turkish