This is a deliberate attempt in all spheres of the music sector to mainstream gender equity where placements occur. This measure serves to explore the equal capacities of men and women in the creative industries regardless of sex, particularly in music. Whilst females consist of the majority population in Zimbabwe at 50,3% against 49,7% https://countrymeters.info/en/zimbabwe) Zimbabwe still find that females are relegated to deputy, assistant and for music most popularly dancing and backing vocalist roles in bands as a result of patriarchal attitudes in the society. There is need for continuous efforts to mainstream gender in all strata of the music industry
Increasingly, female led bands are increasing while in some instances all female bands are being formed as well. This activity also inspired the establishment of the Women's Desk at the Zimbabwe Union of Musicians which has served to look out for the interests and empowerment initiatives for female musicians across the country.
| Name of partner | Type of entity |
|---|---|
Zimbabwe Union of Musicians
| Civil Society Organization (CSO)
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National Arts Council of Zimbabwe
| Public Sector
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Creative Arts Union
| Civil Society Organization (CSO)
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