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Playing house - gender, politics and the news media in Britain

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Women members of British Parliament believe the media treats them differently from their male colleagues and media attention often focuses more on their appearance and family life than political issues. A study involving women in the Labour Party found they were keenly aware of the media's reluctance to portray them in a wholly professional light but unaware of a solution to the problem. The mutual dependence of politicians and journalists on one another indicate a need for media interaction in which women's power and strength as politicians will not be compromised by sexist reporting.

Membership, Women politicians, United Kingdom. Parliament, Media coverage

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On reading 'Islam and Communication.' (response to special issue, Media Culture and Society, vol. 15, January 1993)

Article Abstract:

The point of view of a British woman married to an Iranian provides insight into scholarly studies of Islam and communication. Western scholars can miss the meaning of Muslim identity while perpetuating a division of Western and Muslim. A lack of women scholars accentuates the omission of the female Muslim viewpoint. Scholars also tend to construct a monolithical abstract of Islam, which enables cultural arrogance and senses of moral superiority.

Social aspects, Analysis, Islam, Mass media, Mass media criticism, Social problems, Islam and social problems

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Gender and party politics: how the press reported the Labour leadership campaign, 1994

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The Western liberal democracy's claim that it is the best form of people's politics has been debilitated by the near absence of women in Westernpolitical institutions. The study provides a clear example of patriarchy in action. The considerable importance of personal influence in availing media opportunity is highlighted. The ideological necessity for keeping this disparity is obvious in actual political practice.

Political aspects, Women in politics, Gender identity, 1994 AD

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