Agent Inc: can the Uber model prevent abuse in the modelling industry?

The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have helped to shed a new light upon the prevalence of sexual misconduct and abuse in the modelling industry. Many models start their careers at a very early age: according to a survey conducted by non-profit organization Model Alliance, 55 percent of working models based in New York and Los Angeles started their careers when they were between 13 and 16 years old. These young girls often move alone to another city, sharing an apartment with other aspiring models. As a result, more than half of models under the age of 18 go to castings and jobs unaccompanied by a parent or guardian. Easy prey for abusers, therefore.