"Why Journalism Has A Gender Problem"

Question

by Corinne SegalUse the article to answer the question.

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

(1 point)
Responses

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 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 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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

This response highlights how the statistics from 1999 serve as a benchmark to analyze changes (or lack thereof) in gender representation in journalism over time, emphasizing the ongoing gender problem in the industry.