Known for her work with Bananarama and later as half of the pop duo Shakespears Sister, Siobhan Fahey is a singer and songwriter. Her criticism of sexism in the entertainment industry has been vocal, especially with regard to the way it impacts women's careers based on their personal lives.

In one case, Fahey expressed her annoyance at the difficulties she encountered when attempting to release music following her motherhood. Even though she was a successful artist with Bananarama, she faced many challenges after having a family and releasing her solo music under the Shakespears Sister name. How to promote an independent album by someone they thought was a married mother of two seemed to be a mystery to the industry.

Fahey's remark is in line with her opinion that the media and music industries can be extremely sexist, frequently evaluating women more on the basis of their marital status or number of children than on their creative ability. This mindset can make it more difficult for female artists to succeed with their creative output, particularly if it deviates from traditional gender norms.

Consider a river that flows serenely past a village to demonstrate this point. Women's careers in music and media are disrupted by sexism, much like when a boulder is dropped in the middle of a river and causes ripples that spread outward. The boulder represents cultural norms and preconceptions that limit the creative freedom of female artists.

Fahey's open comments underscore the need for more equity and inclusivity in the entertainment sector, promoting an emphasis on artistic ability rather than background when assessing talent.