Barriers to Diversity in Film – A Research Review – Aug 07

2007). The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) estimates that in less
than five years, only 20% of the workforce will be white able-bodied,
male and under 45 (CRE 2007).
People over 45 currently comprise 47% of the adult population. Over
the next 30 years, their numbers will expand dramatically, and by the
year 2031 60 % of adults will be over 45 years of age.
More women with very young children are entering /re-entering the
labour market and attitudes towards work and roles within families are
changing. Forecasts suggest that over 1.3 million new jobs will be
created in the next decade and 12 million jobs will become available
as workers leave the workplace. A lot of these jobs in professional
management and service roles will be taken by women (Women and
Work Commission 2006).
Government figures put the numbers of gay people in the UK at more
than 3 million (Stonewall estimates are even higher – see below). Over
half of gays and lesbians conceal their sexual orientation at work, may
feel stressed as a result, yet ‘out’ employees in safe environments earn
50% more than their closeted peers (Stonewall 2006).
Leaders are under current pressure to encourage ‘diversity’ in the
workforce because of demographic change (see DTI 2004 p13-16).
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