How do the statistics from 1999 connect to the idea that there is a gender problem in journalism today?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
The statistics show that the problem was even greater in the past.
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.
1 answer
The most accurate response is:
"The statistics provide something to measure current data against to establish a pattern."
This response captures the idea that historical statistics serve as a benchmark to analyze whether improvements or declines in gender representation in journalism have occurred over time.
