The Attitudes and Challenges of Female Journalists In Hard-News Reporting: The Case Of Fm 97.1.
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2024-02
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study is to investigate The Attitudes and Challenges of Female Journalists in Hard-News Reporting with an emphasis on the FM 97.1 EBC department. To carry out this study, data were gathered and analyzed using qualitative methodologies. The two methodologies the researcher used to gather data was in-depth interview and focus group discussions. The majority of female journalists choose to cover topics like children, women, the environment, and the health of the commodity market over hard news. Their news choices differ from those of male journalists, according to the study's findings, which have made it difficult for them to grow and gain leadership roles. This calls into question whether or not female journalists should attempt to behave like men or should insist on practicing journalism in a unique way. The contribution of this thesis is to the community at a whole. Because when women‘s role in various sectors becomes stronger, so does society as a whole. The result would enable women to participate equally in journalism industry and to receive the appropriate care and encouragement depending on their attitudes. If masculinity serves as the benchmark, then women still experience gender inequity they are the "other." Findings suggest Female journalists are compelled to avoid breaking hard news by comparison to and evaluation against male journalists from their point of view. Key actions were suggested based on the findings, i.e., since mass media is all about point of view, interest, and human psychology, it is necessary to provide favorable conditions for female journalists to carry out their work in a variety of capacities. People's thoughts can be transformed through education. Making a difference is powerless without knowledge. Therefore, it is better to integrate a gender news reporting format at the university level journalism department. It was also suggested that policies be put in place to counteract or lessen the consequences of gender-based assignments that are detrimental to offering women journalist‘s opportunities. Giving both short-term and long-term trainings to develop the skills of women journalists should also receive top priority. The ability to make structural and systematic adaptations to work schedules based on biological factors rather than gender promotes a healthy balance between work and life, which in turn would increase-productivity.
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Female Journalists