Socio-economic background: what is it and why does it matter in TV jobs?

When you think about diversity and inclusion - the chances are that ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and disability are at the forefront of your mind when it comes to representation on and off screen.

However, there is an intersecting factor yet to be truly examined and acted on which also significantly affects someone’s circumstances, opportunities and chances of making it in this industry: socio-economic background.