Essays about: "Women s Radio"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words Women s Radio.
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1. “Living in a Post-Racial Matrix” : A case study of how female journalists negotiate a working identity at Sveriges Radio
University essay from Stockholms universitet/JMKAbstract : While research on the different expressions of racism in media has been closely linked to the understanding of stereotypes in a plethora of research, little is known about the journalists' perspectives and experiences of racism. However, in 2020, an anti-racist manifesto called “Whose SR?” (Vems SR?” 2021) was published online where the Swedish public radio Sveriges Radio (SR) was criticized by current and former employees for its lack of diverse representation and for having a work-environment where non-white journalists are marginalized. READ MORE
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2. Gender and Newsroom Practices : Female reporters’ views on gender segregation in the newsroom.
University essay from Stockholms universitet/JMKAbstract : Although Sweden is often presented as a pioneer nation when it comes to gender equality, research shows that the field of journalism in Sweden has been, and still is, structured by hierarchies and segregation based on gender. This thesis expands understanding of gender segregation in the newsroom through in-depth interviews with female reporters, ranging in age, area of reporting, and seniority, at Swedish Radio’s nationwide news desk Ekot. READ MORE
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3. Leadership, Voice, and Visibility Strengthening African women’s voice and representation: A case study of the African Women Development Fund’s social justice writing workshop for women writers.
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : Despite recent gains in areas such as school attendance and literacy, the struggle for women’s rights and equality in Africa remains constant. Alongside the socio-economic barriers holding down millions of women, is the fight against the gender bias and stereotyping which puts women in the backseat of decision-making, policy-driving, or leadership roles. READ MORE
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4. Reproducing gendered and orientalist narratives - The representation of Western IS-women in Swedish media
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Development and international relations discourses have for a long-time represented women through dichotomous portrayals, either as liberated Western women or as oppressed Eastern women. The former being the heroic saviour of the latter. READ MORE
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5. BBC Media Action Radio for Development: Exploring maternal health programs with a gender and development lens in Ethiopia
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : This paper uses case study analysis to examine one edutainment radio project in particular produced by BBC Media Action in Ethiopia. This edutainment project, funded by the UK Department for International Development, was created to improve maternal and neonatal health, and takes an interesting approach regarding gender differences. READ MORE
