Abstract

This study is the first to focus on gender discrimination of women journalists working in Korean newspapers. It tries to identify the extent and types of discrimination, and to identify factors associated with it. Virtually all respondents experienced gender discrimination and felt it is prevalent in the industry. In particular, women experienced discrimination for story and beat assignments, promotions, and training opportunities. They were excluded from receiving important information from managers within the newsroom and from sources. They also encountered verbal and physical sexual harassment and age discrimination.

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