This paper is aimed to look over theoretical and empirical literature on the issue of women and media institutions in Ethiopia and to recommend the appropriate measures to be taken.
A report by the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) in 2011 on women in the media workforce shows that women are under-represented in the media industry, especially at decision-making level. Throughout the world, media coverage and media images of women.are inadequate and often misleading suggesting that women are doing and saying nothing of importance.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Paper Objective
- Method (Source of Data)
- Theoretical Models
- Empirical Literature
- Discussion and Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Reference
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to review existing literature on the role of women in Ethiopian media institutions. It seeks to identify challenges women face in this sector and propose appropriate measures for improvement.
- Women's underrepresentation in the media
- Patriarchal values and their influence on women's roles
- Challenges faced by women in the media industry, including discrimination, harassment, and low pay
- The need for stronger national and regional cooperation to promote women's participation in the media
- The importance of knowledge sharing and best practices for enhancing women's involvement in the media
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter explores the role of media in society and its impact on shaping values and attitudes. It highlights the underrepresentation of women in the media industry and the common argument that "hard news" focuses on masculine agendas while "soft news" covers topics traditionally considered relevant to women.
- Paper Objective: This chapter outlines the paper's objective, which is to examine theoretical and empirical literature on women and media institutions in Ethiopia and propose recommendations for improvement.
- Method (Source of Data): This chapter describes the paper's methodology, which relies on secondary data from research papers, news articles, and government and non-governmental records obtained through internet searches.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the key themes of women in media institutions, gender inequality in Ethiopia, patriarchal values, discrimination, sexual harassment, and promoting women's participation in the media industry. The paper analyzes existing research and data to shed light on these issues and propose solutions for a more inclusive media landscape in Ethiopia.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2021, Women and the Media Institution in Ethiopia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1147407
