Tel T 192 Lecture 19 Outline of Last Lecture I Women just aren t that funny Outline of Current Lecture II She Works Hard for the Money Current Lecture Social Function of News in Society vital commodity surveillance function gatekeeping function agenda setting function Newspapers more men act as gatekeepers less women act as gatekeepers men cover certain issues differently than women cover certain issues Television when women become anchors they become news Katie Couric The Discipline Function of the press women are sexualized and personalized women are perceived as less credible by men not by women when sexualized and personalized more women are on NPR and PBS because they are not for profit These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute Newsmakers less women are guests on news shows Barriers women physical appearance work life balance relocation men lack of professional networking support groups work life balance appearing younger than co anchor women in charge of news helps gender bias is deeply rooted even among women who may be reluctant to speak up
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