Casting couch

The casting couch is a euphemism for a widely recognized sociological phenomenon that involves the trading of sexual favors by an aspirant, apprentice, employee, or subordinate to a superior, in return for entry into an occupation or otherwise for career advancement within an organization.

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Sociological - Sexual favors - Employee - Subordinate - Superior - Occupation

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A "casting couch" is also less commonly used as a general term for the difficult casting process that actors and actresses go through when trying to land roles.

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The "casting couch" concept in many respects is connotative of the entertainment industry, but may apply to any industry for which entry is highly desirable and competitive.

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The "couch" connotes a comfortable and informal setting common to a 'casting audition,' as opposed to the less comfortable chair that typically connote less desirable job interviews.

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Couch - Casting - Audition - Job interview

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This practice is thought to be a phenomenon in careers which are highly desirable and traditionally difficult to break into, primarily the movie, television, advertising and music industries. Such trade of favors may be considered an abuse of power, and become wider sex scandals if deemed newsworthy.

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Movie - Television - Advertising - Music - Trade of favors - Abuse of power - Sex scandals - Newsworthy

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