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About the Committee:
- 2017: A three-member committee, chaired by Retired High Court Justice K. Hema, was formed in response to the abduction and sexual assault of a leading female actor.
- 2024: The report finally released by the Kerala government.
Findings of the Report:
- Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination: Widespread sexual harassment, significant pay disparities, and reluctance to allow women in technical roles.
- Workplace Misconduct: Prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse, leading to gross indiscipline and demeaning comments toward women.
- Lack of Support: Absence of legal awareness and no established authority to address grievances.
Recommendations:
- Establishment of Tribunals: Led by a retired district judge to address serious issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry.
- New Legislation: To protect women and deter perpetrators in the film industry.
- Industry Reforms: including banning alcohol, and drugs, and preventing abuse of women on film sets.
Why in News?
Recently Justice K. Hema Committee Report which looked at the condition of women in the Malayalam Film Industry has been released which had been delayed for years.
