Archive · 19 Aug 2025
AMMA Elects All-Women Leadership After Gender Bias Report
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), a group in the Malayalam film industry, has chosen its first woman president, Shwetha Menon, and now has an all-female leadership team.
This change follows a report that revealed problems like sexual harassment and unfair treatment of women in the industry.
The new leaders will face challenges because some people still hold old-fashioned views.
This change is seen as a positive step towards making the film industry a fairer and safer place for women.
AMMA elected its first female president, Shwetha Menon.
Four women now lead the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA).
The election follows a report on sexual harassment and gender bias in the industry.
The Hema Committee report highlighted issues like exploitation and poor working conditions.
The new leadership may face challenges due to entrenched patriarchal attitudes.
- Who
- Shwetha Menon and other women leaders in AMMA.
- What
- The Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) elected its first all-woman leadership.
- When
- Following the resignation of the previous executive committee.
- Where
- Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA).
- Why
- In response to issues of sexual harassment and gender bias.
Supporters of Reform
Those Against Rapid Change
Gender Equality
Supporters of Reform
Prioritize women's safety and equal opportunities.
Those Against Rapid Change
Maintain existing power structures and traditional gender roles.
- Organization
- Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA)
- New President
- Shwetha Menon
- Key Finding
- Sexual harassment and gender bias
- Committee
- Hema Committee
- Previous Leadership
- Headed by Mohanlal
Sources
Veteran Malayalam Actor's Misogynistic Rant After AMMA Elects First Female President Shwetha Menon: "Women Should Always Be Beneath Men"
Shwetha Menon Chairs First Meeting After Becoming AMMA President. See Pic
Kollam Thulasi’s Misogynistic Remark On Shwetha Menon’s AMMA Appointment: ‘Women Should Be Beneath Us’
