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"Why Journalism Has A Gender Problem" by Corinne Segal
industry is severely lacking in leadership by women and racial minorities, according to the Nieman Reports story published Wednesday This year's census by the American Society of News Editors (ASNE), which looked at diversity at print newspapers, shows women accounting for 35.4 percent of supervisors. This barely marks an increase from 1999, when women made up 33.8 percent of supervisors. Women run three out of the 25 biggest U.S. titles and one of the top 25 international titles. They make up 37.2 percent of overall newspaper employees, a whole three-tenths of a percent increase from 1999 Raciat minorities fare even worse, comprising 13 percent of overall employees.
In broadcast newsrooms, women make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers, according to a 2014 survey by the Radio Television Digital News Association The fewest female leaders appear in radio, where they account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers
The trend is not limited to the US, or even to media A survey of 500 media companies in nearly 60 countries discovered that men hold 73 percent of management positions And among Fortune 500 CEOs, women account for 4.8 percent.
There are, of course. high-profile exceptions. Arianna Huffington and Marissa Meyer among them. The ASNE survey shows women among the top three leaders at 63 percent of print organizations. But according to the numbers, these instances do little to mitigate a larger trend
industry is severely lacking in leadership by women and racial minorities, according to the Nieman Reports story published Wednesday This year's census by the American Society of News Editors (ASNE), which looked at diversity at print newspapers, shows women accounting for 35.4 percent of supervisors. This barely marks an increase from 1999, when women made up 33.8 percent of supervisors. Women run three out of the 25 biggest U.S. titles and one of the top 25 international titles. They make up 37.2 percent of overall newspaper employees, a whole three-tenths of a percent increase from 1999 Raciat minorities fare even worse, comprising 13 percent of overall employees.
In broadcast newsrooms, women make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers, according to a 2014 survey by the Radio Television Digital News Association The fewest female leaders appear in radio, where they account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers
The trend is not limited to the US, or even to media A survey of 500 media companies in nearly 60 countries discovered that men hold 73 percent of management positions And among Fortune 500 CEOs, women account for 4.8 percent.
There are, of course. high-profile exceptions. Arianna Huffington and Marissa Meyer among them. The ASNE survey shows women among the top three leaders at 63 percent of print organizations. But according to the numbers, these instances do little to mitigate a larger trend
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of underrepresentation and inequality in the journalism industry.
The lack of gender and racial diversity in leadership positions in journalism has far-reaching implications. It means that the perspectives and experiences of women and racial minorities are not fully represented in the newsroom, leading to skewed and incomplete coverage of important issues. It also perpetuates a system where power and decision-making is concentrated in the hands of a few, limiting opportunities for advancement and growth for women and minorities.
There are several reasons why journalism has a gender problem. One is the pervasive presence of gender bias and stereotypes in the industry. Women are often assigned to cover "soft" topics like lifestyle, fashion, or entertainment, while men are given more serious and important beats such as politics or business. This leads to a perception that women are not as qualified or capable of tackling hard-hitting journalism.
Another contributing factor is the lack of support and mentorship for women in the industry. Many women face obstacles such as harassment, lack of opportunities for promotion, and a hostile work environment. This can discourage them from pursuing leadership positions or staying in the field altogether.
The journalism industry also struggles with a lack of diversity in hiring practices. There is a tendency to hire and promote individuals who have similar backgrounds and experiences, which often means white men are favored. This perpetuates a cycle of exclusion and limits the opportunities for those who do not fit into the industry's traditional mold.
To address these issues, it is crucial for news organizations to prioritize diversity and inclusion in their leadership positions. This means actively seeking out and promoting the voices and perspectives of women and racial minorities. It also involves creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and respected.
Taking steps to address the gender problem in journalism will result in more balanced and representative reporting, leading to a better-informed public. It will also create a more equitable industry where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and contribute to the field.
The lack of gender and racial diversity in leadership positions in journalism has far-reaching implications. It means that the perspectives and experiences of women and racial minorities are not fully represented in the newsroom, leading to skewed and incomplete coverage of important issues. It also perpetuates a system where power and decision-making is concentrated in the hands of a few, limiting opportunities for advancement and growth for women and minorities.
There are several reasons why journalism has a gender problem. One is the pervasive presence of gender bias and stereotypes in the industry. Women are often assigned to cover "soft" topics like lifestyle, fashion, or entertainment, while men are given more serious and important beats such as politics or business. This leads to a perception that women are not as qualified or capable of tackling hard-hitting journalism.
Another contributing factor is the lack of support and mentorship for women in the industry. Many women face obstacles such as harassment, lack of opportunities for promotion, and a hostile work environment. This can discourage them from pursuing leadership positions or staying in the field altogether.
The journalism industry also struggles with a lack of diversity in hiring practices. There is a tendency to hire and promote individuals who have similar backgrounds and experiences, which often means white men are favored. This perpetuates a cycle of exclusion and limits the opportunities for those who do not fit into the industry's traditional mold.
To address these issues, it is crucial for news organizations to prioritize diversity and inclusion in their leadership positions. This means actively seeking out and promoting the voices and perspectives of women and racial minorities. It also involves creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and respected.
Taking steps to address the gender problem in journalism will result in more balanced and representative reporting, leading to a better-informed public. It will also create a more equitable industry where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and contribute to the field.