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The final chapter of the book sums up the arguments that have been made, as well as provides recommendations for what is needed to further support equality within the industry. This includes increased investment and more research into the experiences of those working in the industry.
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Sedgwick, C. (2024). Conclusion: The Future of Comedy. In: Inequality in Contemporary Stand-Up Comedy in the UK . Palgrave Studies in Comedy. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55932-7_5
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