Research
Sexual violence can hide in plain sight at music festivals, according to new study
Phys.org ·
The Brief
- A new study finds sexual violence can hide in plain sight at music festivals.
- The pressure to maintain an atmosphere of fun and escapism can make it harder for festival organizations to acknowledge and respond to harm.
- Frontline workers are left dealing with the consequences of this harm.
Why it matters
Festival organizers and safety planners may need to reconsider how the pursuit of an upbeat atmosphere affects their willingness to recognize and respond to sexual violence.
Who’s affected
- music festival organizers
- frontline festival staff and safety workers
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The pressure to maintain an atmosphere of fun and escapism can make it harder for festival organizations to acknowledge and respond to harm, while frontline workers are left dealing with its consequences, a new study finds.