How do the statistics from 1999 connect to the idea that there is a gender problem in journalism today?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

The statistics give background information to establish how many women and minorities actually work in the industry.
The statistics give background information to establish how many women and minorities actually work in the industry.

The statistics provide a counterpoint to the author’s claim by showing that the industry has been consistent.
The statistics provide a counterpoint to the author’s claim by showing that the industry has been consistent.

The statistics provide something to measure current data against to establish a pattern.
The statistics provide something to measure current data against to establish a pattern.

The statistics show that the problem was even greater in the past.

Answer 1

The most suitable response is:

The statistics provide something to measure current data against to establish a pattern.

This choice highlights how historical statistics can be used to analyze and understand trends in gender representation in journalism over time, effectively linking past data to current issues in the industry.