The media are potentially powerful channels of information in a society. The messages they transmit can change or reinforce social mores and behaviours, and mobilize citizens to take progressive actions. While, ideally, the media should strive for accuracy and impartiality, in reality there are often imbalances in coverage, including in terms of women and their perspectives. Women politicians, for example, may be under-represented in news before and after elections.
Big brows may be trendy, but the American public’s sense of propriety gets inflamed if they’re on a female elected official’s face.
THE exhibition, 'The Good Malaysian Woman: Ethnicity, Religion, Politics', is being organised by the All Women's Action Society (AWAM) and Interpr8 Art Space.
In a society where mass media is the main venue for political information and electoral competition, limited visibility during a campaign can be challenging to a candidate and limit the possibilities of being elected.
In a society where mass media is the main venue for political information and electoral competition, limited visibility during a campaign can be challenging to a candidate and limit the possibilities of being elected.
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has been working to strengthen political parties, civil society, media and other key democratic institutions in Algeria since 1997.
In Kenya’s male-dominated political landscape, women face many barriers to political participation, especially when seeking elective office.
A study by the Women's Media Center (WMC) suggests that any and all descriptions of a woman candida
A study by the Women's Media Center (WMC) suggests that any and all descriptions of a woman candida
The role of perception in the dominant discourse cannot be underplayed considering the security and political implications.
The role of perception in the dominant discourse cannot be underplayed considering the security and political implications.