Data Insights on Gender Representation: Analyzing the Book and Music Industries

• Mariana O. Silva Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
• Gabriel P. Oliveira Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7210-6408
• Mirella M. Moro Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0545-2001

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbbd_estendido.2024.243743

Resumo

The entertainment industry has been historically dominated by men, which motivates growing recognition and advocacy for improved gender diversity and equality. We present a study on gender representation in the book and music industries by analyzing awarded authors and hit song artists. Through Data Science, we uncover patterns and trends that beg for a more balanced and diverse portrayal of gender in creative expressions and offer insights to foster inclusivity, diversity, and equitable opportunities in such a domain.

Palavras-chave: Data Insights, Gender Representation, Book and Music Industries

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