The article "Why Journalism Has A Gender Problem" by Corinne Segal highlights the significant underrepresentation of women and racial minorities in leadership roles within the journalism industry. According to a recent census by the American Society of News Editors, women hold 35.4 percent of supervisory positions, showing minimal growth since 1999. Women also lead only three of the 25 largest U.S. newspapers and one top international title, while racial minorities constitute just 13 percent of the workforce. Overall, the data reflects a persistent lack of diversity in journalism despite slight improvements over the years.
"Why Journalism Has A Gender Problem"
by Corinne Segal
The journalism 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. Racial minorities fare even worse, comprising 13 percent of overall employees.
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