Description
Examines the major gender issues in the media, communications and development, showing the impetus behind this critical area of concern. Includes: an extensive list of recommendations for action, grouped under a series of strategic objectives; a questionnaire for conducting a gender impact analysis; various tools designed to assist ministry personnel in putting gender on the agenda of their activities.
Contents
Preface
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
Scope and Objectives of this Reference Manual
A Gender Framework for the Information Sector
Gender on the Global Agenda
Regional Policy Perspectives
2. Gender Mainstreaming
What is Gender Mainstreaming?
Background
Policy Approaches
The Roles and Responsibilities of the Ministry
The Gender Management System
3. Gender and the Media
The Media Market
Audience
Access
Employment Patterns
Images and Portrayals
Media and Violence in Society
Women’s Alternative Media Networks
Electronic Communications
Research
Training
4. Strategies and Recommendations for Action
5. Models of Good Practice
Action Model 1: Mainstreaming Gender in Editorial Policy and Practice
Action Model 2: Creating a Gender Programme for Working Journalists
References
Appendices
List of Figures
List of Tables