22% of people in the entertainment and media industry say they have been asked for sexual entertainment; if they refuse, there will be resentment and retaliation: Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web

2024-02-14 11:18:09
On the 14th, the General Incorporated Association Social Research Support Organization Chiki Labo (representative Chiki Ogiue) announced on the 14th, in response to the sexual assault issue at the former Johnny’s office, regarding harassment targeting entertainment and media personnel.Publication of survey resultsdid. The survey revealed that 22.7% of respondents said they were “requested for sexual entertainment,” and 42.7% said they were “requested for inappropriate entertainment,” such as being summoned at short notice.

Representative Chiki Ogiue of the Social Research Support Organization Chiki Lab explains the survey results in Tokyo on the 14th.

◆“Innumerable experiences”

Ogiue said at a press conference in Tokyo, “Workers feel the current situation is unreasonable and are angry.If organizations such as labor unions conduct cross-sectional investigations, more details will be revealed.Relevant ministries and agencies will “We need to take measures to prevent it from happening again, such as coordinating countermeasures and enacting legislation between the ruling and opposition parties.”

The survey was conducted on the website from November 7, 2023 to January 19, 2024, and a total of 275 people responded, including actors, entertainers, people in the publishing, music, and video industries, and journalists. The majority of respondents were in their 30s to 50s, with 30.9% of respondents in their 40s, and excluding those who did not respond, 58.5% were women and 35.3% were men.

Regarding sexual entertainment, she said, “I ended up trying it all out, but I experienced it countless times between 2012 and 2020. I earned resentment.” (Female in her 50s, media worker) “It’s painful to remember, so I can’t write down the details.” “No,” (female in her 30s, performer) and other serious cases were noted in free answers.

Regarding unfair entertainment, “From around 2005 to 2010, I was often invited to drinking parties with non-regular female staff members.If I refused, I would receive retaliation.” (Male in his 40s, media worker) “I stayed up all night at the office of a senior singer who was a famous singer.” “I was made to participate in the launch of “ (a female performer in her 40s).

Ogiue said, “I don’t see any willingness to take a tough stance against harassment in the media, music, and entertainment industry,” and urged TV stations, related ministries and agencies, and members of Congress to take action in the future. (Imochi Mochizuki)


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