"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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Use the article to answer the question.
Why does the author include a question at the beginning of the 12th paragraph?
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Responses which answer is correct and why
The question supports the idea that more diversity is needed in newsrooms.
The question supports the idea that more diversity is needed in newsrooms.
The author is asking readers to respond by sharing an opinion.
The author is asking readers to respond by sharing an opinion.
The author believes it is important that white men continue to lead high-profile media distributors.
The author believes it is important that white men continue to lead high-profile media distributors.
The question engages readers and tells them that there will be a shift in focus.
The question engages readers and tells them that there will be a shift in focus.
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The correct response is:
The question engages readers and tells them that there will be a shift in focus.
This option accurately reflects the purpose of including a question at the beginning of the paragraph, as it typically serves to draw the reader's attention and indicate that the discussion is moving toward a new aspect or perspective related to the main topic. Questions can stimulate interest and engagement, prompting readers to think critically about the content that follows.
