Some Thoughts on The
Casting Couch in Urban Modeling
09/15/11 18:44 Model Advice
Model Advice
If you're thinking about becoming an urban model, you
might as well get ready to deal with a steady stream
of unwanted sexual advances from photographers,
publishers, music video directors, etc. The
increasingly risque content of the business only
exacerbates this problem as more provocative photos
are viewed as an open invitation by many for
inappropriate conduct. This industry is run by men,
many of whom got into it to meet women to begin
with. There is no way around the sexual charged
atmosphere of the business, so if that offends your
sensibilities you’d better get out now.
So how should women deal with this constant barrage
of unsavory comments and often physical behavior?
There is no easy answer to this. A woman will need to
walk a fine line between catering to the egos of men
and learning how to let say “no” with finesse and
charm and using common sense so that they don’t wind
up in a compromised situation to begin with. Now
you’re probably thinking, “Why are you making it
my problem as to how to deal with a lech!? I
don’t need to learn how to say “no” politely, you
guys need to learn how to control your urges!” You’re
absolutely right about that, but that’s not the
reality of this business or the entertainment
business in general. None of this is gonna change
anytime soon so you need to learn how to deal with
it.