"The Effect of Blind Auditions on Female Musicians" (study)

The study "The Effect of Blind Auditions on Female Musicians" examines how removing visual cues during auditions influences the chances of female musicians being selected. By conducting blind auditions—where judges cannot see the applicants—researchers found an increase in the likelihood of women advancing and being hired compared to traditional auditions. This suggests that visual biases may negatively impact female musicians’ opportunities, and that blind auditions can help promote fairness and gender equality in classical music selections.